WAFFLES WITH ARUGULA, FRIED EGG AND GOAT CHEESE BUTTER
BREAKFAST FOR DINNER: Tonight, it’s a savory twist on a breakfast favorite with waffles with arugula, fried egg and goat cheese butter on the menu. Add a few slices of bacon for more flavor. Serve a bowl of mixed berries to finish the meal.
Ingredients
8 frozen whole- grain waffles ( such as Kashi 7 Grain or another brand)
1/ 4 cup ( 2 ounces) goat cheese, softened
1/ 2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/ 4 teaspoon pepper, plus more for garnish
1 1/ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and divided
3 ounces arugula
4 eggs 1 tablespoons water
1/ 4 teaspoon coarse salt Servings: makes 4 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: less than 10 minutes
Toast waffles according to directions. In a small bowl, stir together goat cheese, zest, pepper and 1 tablespoon of the butter; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 1/ 2 teaspoon butter on medium; add arugula and cook 2 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to a medium bowl. Melt remaining 1 teaspoon butter in same skillet on medium. Add eggs and cook 1 minute or until just set on bottom. Add water; cover and cook 3 minutes or until the whites are set and yolks are runny. Place two waffles on each of 4 plates. Top with goat cheese butter; then cover with arugula and eggs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; serve immediately. ( Adapted from “Fresh Food Fast,” Oxmoor House.)
Per serving: 276 calories, 13 grams protein, 16 grams fat ( 48 percent calories from fat), 5.9 grams saturated fat, 27 grams carbohydrate, 201 milligrams cholesterol, 568 milligrams sodium, 7 grams fiber.
Carb count: 2.