Florentine
Florentine, most famously Eggs Florentine, is a classic brunch dish featuring poached eggs and creamy spinach served on a toasted English muffin, all topped with rich hollandaise sauce. It's a staple of American and French-inspired cuisine, often associated with elegant breakfasts and hotel dining.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and protein due to the eggs, hollandaise sauce, and often butter used in preparation, while being relatively low in carbs. A typical serving provides significant amounts of vitamin K, iron, and choline from the spinach and eggs, with a calorie range of approximately 350-500 per serving depending on portion sizes and recipe variations.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 300 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 350 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
Per 1 sandwich (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'Florentine' designation traditionally indicates a dish prepared with spinach, a culinary nod to the Renaissance-era association of Florence, Italy, with art and culture. Nutritionally, it's a dense source of fat-soluble vitamins and minerals, making it a hearty but indulgent choice that balances vegetable nutrients with rich, calorie-dense components.
