Roasted Leeks with Poached Eggs and Warm Spinach Salad
- 3 Tbs. olive oil, divided
- 4 medium leeks, halved, white and light green parts cut into 1-inch chunks (8 cups)
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 4 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 6 large eggs
- 12 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups sliced button mushrooms
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 oz. aged Asiago or Gouda cheese, grated ( 3/4 cup)
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Toss leeks with 2 Tbs.
- olive oil in bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Spread leeks on baking sheet and roast 45 minutes, or until golden, turning several times with spatula.
- Meanwhile whisk together lemon juice, mustard, and remaining 1 Tbs.
- oil in small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Fill large skillet with 2 inches water, and bring to a boil.
- Add eggs, reduce heat to medium-low, and poach eggs
- 5 minutes (for soft yolks), or until whites and yolks have turned opaque, spooning simmering water over eggs.
- Toss spinach with mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted leeks, and dressing in large bowl.
- Divide salad among 6 dinner plates.
- Top each serving with 1 poached egg, and garnish with cheese.
olive oil, leeks, lemon juice, mustard, eggs, baby spinach, button mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, aged
Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/roasted-leeks-with-poached-eggs-and-warm-spinach-salad/ (may not work)