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California-Inspired Eggs Benedict with Yogurt Hollandaise – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

California-Inspired Eggs Benedict with Yogurt Hollandaise

This California-inspired Eggs Benedict swaps the heavy, butter-laden hollandaise for a zesty, light Greek yogurt sauce. We're layering smoky roasted poblano peppers, perfectly poached eggs, and creamy avocado on a toasted whole wheat English muffin. It's a vibrant, satisfying, an
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 serving
Calories: 353

Ingredients
  

  • For the Yogurt Hollandaise
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) orange juice
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • For the Benedicts
  • 2 poblano peppers
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 2 whole wheat English muffins, split
  • ½ avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Extra cayenne pepper, for garnish
  • For easier peeling, let the roasted peppers steam in the covered bowl for at least 10 minutes. The trapped steam loosens the skin significantly.
  • If you don't have an egg poacher, you can poach eggs in a saucepan of simmering water with a splash of vinegar to help the whites set.
  • For a smokier flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the yogurt sauce along with the cayenne.

Method
 

  1. To make the hollandaise sauce, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, orange juice, and a pinch of cayenne in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Position an oven rack six inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler.
  4. Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and broil for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the skin is charred and blistered.
  5. Flip the peppers and continue to broil until all sides are thoroughly blistered.
  6. Transfer the hot peppers to a glass bowl, cover with a plate, and let them steam for 5 minutes.
  7. Once cool enough to handle, peel away the blistered skin.
  8. Cut the peppers in half and remove the stems and seeds.
  9. To poach the eggs, fill the bottom of an egg poacher with one inch of water and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Lightly spray the poaching cups with cooking spray.
  10. Crack the 2 whole eggs into two of the cups.
  11. Divide the 4 egg whites among the two remaining cups.
  12. Cover and cook the whole eggs for about 4 minutes, until the whites are set and the yolks have thickened slightly.
  13. Remove the poached whole eggs.
  14. Cover the poacher again and continue cooking the egg whites for another 3 to 4 minutes, until they are completely opaque.
  15. While the eggs cook, toast the English muffin halves under the broiler.
  16. To assemble, divide the toasted muffin halves between two plates.
  17. Place half a roasted pepper on each muffin half.
  18. Top with one poached whole egg and a portion of the poached egg whites.
  19. Spoon the yogurt hollandaise sauce over the eggs, top with avocado slices, and season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a final sprinkle of cayenne.
  20. Roast the poblano peppers and mix the yogurt hollandaise sauce a day in advance. Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for quicker assembly.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 26gFat: 118g

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