20260114 #breakfastdiary day 1614, -9°C/clear
Usually people cut off and toss the spinach roots, but the roots are rich in iron, manganese, polyphenols and other antioxidants that help prevent anemia and slow aging. Trim them well and eat them whole whenever you can.
Adding lemon juice to spinach boosts iron absorption. Plus, lemon juice adds acidity to the tomatoes, giving the dish a fresh, balanced flavor.
870kcal Egg in Spinach with Hemp Seeds
1. Scrape the dirt off the spinach roots with a knife, then rinse several times under running water.
2. Heat oil in a pan, sauté minced garlic, then add the spinach from step 1 (roots and all) and sliced tomatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté gently.
3. Add 3 eggs and the hemp seeds and cook through. Grate pepper and grana padano cheese on top, then finish with 1t lemon juice.