Best Mixed Greens With 5 Spiced Bacon And Poached Egg Recipes

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MIXED GREENS WITH 5-SPICED BACON AND POACHED EGG



Mixed Greens With 5-Spiced Bacon and Poached Egg image

This takes the classic French bistro salad and gives an innovative twist with Chinese 5 Spice-scented apples and candied bacon.We have been trying out new salads and/or sides for the Cafe Ponce, found this on McCormick Gourmet.com.;)

Provided by Manami

Categories     Apple

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces bacon, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 6 to 8 slices)
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice (the real thing)
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1 large fuji apple, cored and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
8 cups assorted greens or 8 cups european mixed salad greens
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
6 large eggs
Chinese five spice powder

Steps:

  • FOR THE BACON:.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Arrange bacon slices in single layer on foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until bacon edges begin to curl.
  • Remove pan from oven.
  • Carefully drain drippings into glass measuring cup; set aside.
  • Microwave honey and Chinese five spice in small microwavable bowl on HIGH 30 seconds, stirring after 15 seconds.
  • Brush bacon with honey mixture.
  • Bake 10 minutes longer or until bacon is browned and crisp.
  • Carefully drain any additional drippings into measuring cup.
  • Cool bacon on wire rack & break into bite-size pieces, then set aside.
  • FOR THE SALAD:.
  • Mix water, lemon juice and Chinese five spice in small bowl.
  • Add apple slices; toss to coat well; set aside.
  • Mix 1/4 cup of the warm bacon drippings, vinegar, shallots, mustard and pepper in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended; set aside.
  • FOR THE POACHED EGGS:.
  • Ffill large deep saucepan with 2 inches of water.
  • Add 1 tablespoon vinegar & bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Break 1 egg into small dish.
  • Carefully slide egg into simmering water (bubbles should begin to break the surface of the water).
  • Repeat with remaining eggs.
  • Poach eggs 3 to 5 minutes or until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken.
  • Carefully remove eggs with slotted spoon.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • TO SERVE:
  • Divide greens among 6 plates.
  • Top each with a poached egg.
  • Sprinkle egg with additional Chinese five spice.
  • Arrange drained apple slices and bacon around salad.
  • Warm dressing if needed and drizzle over salads.
  • Serve immediately.

MIXED GREENS WITH CRISPY BACON, GOAT CHEESE, AND FRIED EGG



Mixed Greens with Crispy Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Fried Egg image

Categories     Salad     Egg     Fry     Goat Cheese     Bacon     Spring     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 thick bacon slices, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cups mixed baby greens
4 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet.
  • Whisk vinegar and mustard in large bowl to blend. Whisk in oil. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer 1 tablespoon dressing to small bowl; set aside. Add greens to large bowl with dressing; toss to coat. Divide greens among 4 plates. Scatter goat cheese and bacon pieces over each salad.
  • Heat drippings in same skillet over medium heat. Gently break eggs into skillet; cook until whites begin to set, about 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons water to skillet; cover and cook until whites are set and yolks are softly set, about 2 minutes. Using spatula, top each salad with 1 egg. Sprinkle eggs with salt and pepper. Drizzle lightly with reserved 1 tablespoon dressing and serve.

CHEF SCOTT'S KICKIN' MIXED GREENS



Chef Scott's Kickin' Mixed Greens image

If you like greens, you will love this recipe. The bacon and onions give them a wonderful flavor. Add more red pepper for a little more spice.

Provided by chefboy11

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup olive oil
8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound fresh collard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
½ pound turnip greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
½ pound mustard greens, cut into 2-inch pieces
5 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 pinches red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bacon in hot oil until crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove bacon from pot, crumble, and return to the pot. Add onion to the bacon; cook and stir until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into the bacon mixture; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add collard greens, turnip greens, and mustard greens; cook and stir until the greens start to wilt, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot; season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Reduce heat to low, cover pot with a lid, and cook at a simmer until the greens are tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 13.2 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 1423.5 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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