Egg and Mushroom Tartine

Serves 1
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
A tartine - the French approach to open-faced sandwiches - transforms simple ingredients into a satisfying meal. This version layers sautéed mushrooms and a fried egg on crusty bread, creating a contrast between crisp toast and runny yolk. Swap in different greens or mushrooms to suit the season and keep things interesting every time you serve it.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
  • ½ lb (0.3 kg) assorted mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • ½ tbsp (7.5 mL) thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) soy sauce (optional)
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) minced garlic (optional)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) (250 mL) baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 slice rustic bread (e.g. French, Italian, sourdough), thickly cut
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) spreadable fresh cheese (e.g. ricotta, cream cheese or mascarpone)
  • Pinch of grated lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

  • Step 1

    In a medium nonstick frying pan, melt the butter. Add the mushrooms, thyme, and soy sauce and garlic, if using. Cook until the mushrooms are softened and browned, 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 2

    Add the spinach and a pinch each of salt and pepper; stir to combine. Cook for a minute until the spinach has wilted, then remove the mixture from the pan and keep it warm.

  • Step 3

    Toast the bread in a toaster, or melt a little butter in the frying pan, add the bread and fry it until golden brown.

  • Step 4

    While the bread is toasting, crack an egg into the frying pan. For sunny side up, cook it slowly on low to medium heat until the egg white is set.

  • Step 5

    Spread the cheese on the toast, and sprinkle pepper and lemon zest, if using, over top. Spoon mushroom and spinach mixture onto the toast, then add the fried egg on top.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 serving
Calories668
Fat32 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Trans Fat1 g
Carbohydrate67 g
Fibre5 g
Sugars2 g
Protein28 g
Sodium7 mg