Poached Egg Buddha Bowls

Total Time
Prep: 10 min. Cook: 65 min.

Updated on Oct. 26, 2023

I love cooking for my husband and this is the first dish of the year that we enjoy out in our back yard. I often include fresh peas and cherry tomatoes, halved. —Amy McDonough, Carlton, Oregon

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Test Kitchen tips
  • Wheat berries are whole kernels of wheat. They cook up to a chewy texture with a hint of buttery flavor.
  • Look for wheat berries near other whole grains; they're usually in the baking aisle in small packages.
  • Top this dish with your favorite veggies. Try grilled asparagus, steamed green beans, sautéed mushrooms and more.
  • Poached Egg Buddha Bowls

    Prep Time 10 min
    Cook Time 1 hour 5 min
    Yield 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup wheat berries
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh mint leaves
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    • 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
    • 1/2 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons sliced Greek olives
    • 2 large eggs
    • Optional: Additional olive oil and pepper

    Directions

    1. Place wheat berries and 2-1/2 cups water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until tender, about 1 hour. Drain; transfer to a bowl. Cool slightly.
    2. Stir in oil, lemon juice, mint, salt and pepper; divide between 2 bowls. Top with tomatoes, ricotta cheese and olives.
    3. To poach each egg, place 1/2 cup water in a small microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Break an egg into water. Microwave, covered, on high 1 minute. Cook in 10-second intervals until white is set and yolk begins to thicken; let stand 1 minute.
    4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer an egg to each of the bowls. Repeat. If desired, drizzle with additional oil and sprinkle with more pepper.

    Nutrition Facts

    1 serving: 526 calories, 24g fat (5g saturated fat), 201mg cholesterol, 563mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 10g fiber), 21g protein.

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