Eggs and Soldiers

Simple yet comforting soft-boiled eggs and buttered toast sticks. Use them to dip into the runny yolks to make this perfectly simple breakfast. Serve with a hot cup of tea.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
12 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 2 medium eggs, at room temperature

  • ½ teaspoon salted butter, at room temperature

  • 1 slice white bread

  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with 1 inch cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 2 minutes.

  2. Spread butter over bread and cut into sticks. Slice tops off the eggs and season with salt and pepper. Serve with bread sticks for dipping.

Cook's Note:

Smaller or larger eggs will need time adjustments; reduce or increase cooking time by 25%.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

227 Calories
13g Fat
13g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 227
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 377mg 126%
Sodium 480mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 15g 29%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 160mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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