Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms with Spinach and Basil Recipe
These Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms make a delicious and nutritious low-carb brunch or breakfast option, combining the earthiness of mushrooms with fresh spinach and perfectly baked eggs. This gluten-free and vegetarian recipe is simple to prepare, using the oven to bake the eggs inside the mushroom caps for a wholesome and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Mushrooms and Eggs
- 4 Portobello mushrooms
- 4 Eggs
Vegetables and Herbs
- 60 g spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Seasoning
- 1 pinch sea salt
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) / 400°F / Gas Mark 6, ensuring even baking temperature.
- Prepare Mushrooms: Gently peel the Portobello mushrooms to remove any dirt without washing to avoid water absorption. Remove and discard the mushroom stems. Arrange the cleaned mushroom caps on a baking tray, placing them stem side up to hold the fillings.
- Add Spinach and Basil: Evenly divide the chopped spinach and fresh basil between the mushroom caps, layering the greens inside each mushroom to add flavor and nutrition.
- Crack Eggs: Carefully crack one egg into each mushroom cap over the spinach and basil, taking care not to break the yolk.
- Season: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper onto each egg to enhance flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully cooked but the yolks remain to your preferred level of doneness.
Notes
- Use the freshest eggs possible; a fresh egg sinks in water while an old egg floats and should not be used.
- Allow eggs to reach room temperature before baking for even cooking.
- Spinach can be substituted with other leafy greens like kale according to preference.
- For a heartier meal, add cooked chopped bacon with the spinach inside the mushrooms.
- Generously season the eggs with salt and pepper as the simple recipe relies on good seasoning to create depth of flavor.
