Name: Microwave Poached Eggs Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 egg; ⅛ tsp white vinegar; ⅓ cup water; salt and pepper

Microwave Poached Eggs Recipe

Anastasia Oakley Modified: November 12, 2023

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Here’s a method that’s quick, easy and almost foolproof. Make sure to poke a toothpick through the yolk first.

How To Make Microwave Poached Eggs

This trick let's you cook a poached egg with just the use of a microwave.

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Total: 10 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 egg, large
⅛ tsp white vinegar
⅓ cup water
salt and pepper

Instructions

Add the water and white vinegar to a 6 oz custard cup.
Put the egg into the cup and cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap.
Place in the microwave and cook for 1 minute or until desired doneness. You may need to experiment with cooking times based on the wattage of your microwave and taste preference.
Immediately remove the egg from hot water with a slotted spoon as it will continue to cook.
Serve with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Sugar: 1g
:
Calcium: 14mg
Calories: 32kcal
Carbohydrates: 1g
Cholesterol: 82mg
Fat: 2g
Iron: 1mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Potassium: 30mg
Protein: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Sodium: 33mg
Trans Fat: 1g
Vitamin A: 119IU

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