Giant Vegetable Rosti with Cheese, Spinach and Poached Eggs

Sunday's are so busy during the football season and we rarely get the day to ourselves so when the season is over we try to make the most out of our Sunday.

This morning, after a small sleep in, I decided that a yummy brunch was now on the menu.  The weather is warming up and it was perfect this morning to sit outside and enjoy some precious time together.  Saying this I did not want the usual big breakfast (you know bacon, eggs, beans, toast, etc.)

I had seen this recipe for a 'Giant Potato Rosti' several times and had always thought that it would be a winner with us foodies.  I added some thyme to the potato and carrot mix plus used tasty cheese instead of the feta.  And it was yummo!!!

Not that easy with all the different steps involved but worth the effort.  A crispy rosti topped with cheese, fresh spinach and a runny egg... perfect for a mid morning brunch.

Giant Vegetable Rosti with Cheese, Spinach and Poached Eggs

(recipe adapted from Jamie Oliver)

 

Serves: 6

ProPoints per Serve: 7 

1200 grams potatoes

6 large carrots

sea salt

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

cooking spray

1/2 cup grated tasty cheese

100g baby spinach

6 large eggs

Preheat the oven to 180 degress Celsius.

Peel the potatoes and carrots, then grate them coarsely. Add a good pinch of salt, toss and scrunch it all together, then leave for 5 minutes.

Put olive oil into a large bowl and add a good pinch of pepper and thyme leaves.

Handful by handful, squeeze the potato and carrot mixture to get rid of the excess salty liquid, then sprinkle into the bowl. Toss in the oil and pepper until well mixed, Spray a large baking tray with cooking spray and then evenly scatter the potato mixture in tray. Roast for around 35 minutes, or until golden on top and super-crispy around the edges.

Meanwhile, boil a large saucepan with water to cook your poached eggs.  Just before your rosti is ready, with the water gently simmering, crack in the eggs, poach to your liking, then carefully remove with a slotted spoon.  Or cook your poached eggs using your usual method.

Remove rosti from the oven sprinkle with grated cheese.  Top with baby spinach and poached eggs.  Add a side serve of Weight Watchers Bacon for 1 ProPoint per 2 slices.

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