A-Z Indexes

Food

Health Guides

Health News

Basic Poached Eggs

Related recipes: Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie, Low-Carbohydrate, Low-Fat
Basic Poached Eggs: Main Image
From: American Egg Board

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 5 min.
Total: 15 min.
For a light lunch or dinner, serve poached eggs atop steamed vegetables, such as tender asparagus. The soft yolk provides a built-in sauce.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, cold
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  • Heat 2–3 inches of water in large saucepan or deep skillet to boiling. Adjust heat to keep liquid simmering gently.
  • Break eggs, one at a time, into custard cup or saucer. Holding dish close to surface, slip egg into water.
  • Cook eggs until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3–5 minutes. Do not stir.
  • Lift eggs from water with slotted spoon. Drain in spoon or on paper towels. Trim any rough edges, if desired. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 65
  Calories from Fat 40 (62%)
(7%)Total Fat 4g
(7%)Saturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
(62%)Cholesterol 186mg
(3%)Sodium 62mg
(2%)Potassium 59mg
Total Carbohydrate 0g
(0%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(11%)Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

Copyright © 2025 TraceGains, Inc. All rights reserved.

Read our healthy recipe definitions.

Learn more about TraceGains, the company.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and was created by a team of US–registered dietitians and food experts. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements, making dietary changes, or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2025.