Paleo Green Eggs with Ham

    If you need a veggie-filled lunch or dinner, try this Paleo recipe topped with a poached egg. The runny yolk makes the cooked spinach and ham even tastier!

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    Updated on February 17, 2022
    Paleo Green Eggs with Ham
    Photo: Andy Lyons
    Start To Finish Time:
    15 mins
    Servings:
    1
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    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup chopped ham

    • 2 teaspoon olive oil

    • 4 cup spinach

    • 1 tablespoon Chimichurri Sauce*

    • 1 poached egg

    Chimichurri Sauce

    • 1 cup packed fresh Italian parsley

    • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped

    • 2 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano

    • 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar

    • 2 tablespoon lime juice

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    • 2 cloves garlic, minced

    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

    Directions

    1. In a large skillet cook chopped ham in olive oil over medium-high until browned. Add spinach, cover, and cook about 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Top with Chimichurri Sauce and a poached egg.

    Chimichurri Sauce

    1. In a food processor or blender combine parsley, shallot, oregano,vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cover and blend or process until finely chopped, scraping sides as necessary.

    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    285 Calories
    22g Fat
    7g Carbs
    15g Protein
    Nutrition Facts
    Servings Per Recipe 1
    Calories 285
    % Daily Value *
    Total Fat 22g 28%
    Saturated Fat 5g 25%
    Cholesterol 204mg 68%
    Sodium 735mg 32%
    Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
    Total Sugars 1g
    Protein 15g
    Vitamin C 44.3mg 222%
    Calcium 159mg 12%
    Iron 5.4mg 30%
    Potassium 228mg 5%
    Folate, total 245.6mcg
    Vitamin B-12 0.5mcg
    Vitamin B-6 0.2mg

    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.