A warm and satisfying breakfast bowl of creamy millet, sautéed spinach, smoky bacon, and poached eggs—wholesome, protein-packed, and full of morning comfort.
Recipe Information
Total Time:
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients
2⅔ cups water
1 cup millet
⅔ cup milk
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 slices bacon, halved
6 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
4 eggs
Cracked black pepper, to taste
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to boiling. Stir in millet; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes or until almost all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese. (Add additional milk, if needed before serving.)
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-low heat until crisp; drain on plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet. Stir in spinach, tomatoes and garlic; cook about 1 minute or until spinach is just wilted. Remove from heat.
In another large skillet with 1½-inch-tall sides, add 1 inch of water. Add vinegar; bring to boiling. Break eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup and gently tip each egg into water. Simmer eggs about 4 minutes, spooning simmering water over eggs, until they reach desired doneness. Gently touch yolks with the back of a spoon to gauge doneness.
To assemble, divide millet mixture among bowls. Top with spinach mixture, bacon and eggs. Sprinkle with pepper. Serve immediately.