Roasted Leeks With Poached Eggs and Warm Spinach Salad
- 4 medium leeks, halved with white and light green parts cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 6 large eggs
- 12 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 cups button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 3 ounces aged gouda cheese or 3 ounces asiago cheese, grated
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Toss leeks with 2 T olive oil in a 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 T oil in a small bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Fill large skillet with 2" water, and bring to a boil.
- Add eggs, reduce heat to medium-low and poach eggs 5 min, or until whites and yolks have turned opaque, spooning simmering water over eggs.
- Toss spinach with mushrooms, tomatoes, roasted leeks and dressing in a large bowl.
- Divide salad among 6 dinner plates.
- Top each serving with 1 poached egg and garnish with cheese.
leeks, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, eggs, baby spinach, button mushrooms, tomatoes, gouda cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/roasted-leeks-with-poached-eggs-and-warm-spinach-salad-366202 (may not work)