Healthier Eggs Benedict Recipe

Name: Healthier Eggs Benedict
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 2 whole wheat, light English muffins; 4 thin slices Canadian bacon; 1/2 cup plain yogurt, fat- free; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; Kosher salt and cayenne pepper, for seasoning; 1 tablespoon lemon zest, for garnish; 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish; 1 to 2 tablespoons white vinegar; non- fat cooking spray

Servings: persons

4 eggs
2 whole wheat, light English muffins
4 thin slices Canadian bacon
1/2 cup plain yogurt, fat- free
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Kosher salt and cayenne pepper, for seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon zest, for garnish
1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped, for garnish
1 to 2 tablespoons white vinegar
non- fat cooking spray

1
In a large pan coated with non- stick cooking spray, brown the Canadian bacon over medium heat.
2
Remove from the pan and keep warm.
3
In a small saucepan, over very low heat, combine yogurt, dry mustard, and season with the salt and cayenne pepper, whisking continually until warm.
4
Be careful not to overheat or your yogurt will curdle.
5
In a pot of boiling water add the vinegar and reduce heat to a low simmer.
6
Crack one egg into a small bowl and very gently add it to the simmering water.
7
Repeat this for the other eggs.
8
Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the egg is completely coagulated and the yolk looks slightly opaque.
9
In the meantime, toast the English muffin.
10
Assemble by placing the toasted muffin on a plate.
11
Top with a piece of the Canadian bacon, a poached egg, and then top with the yogurt sauce.
12
Sprinkle lemon zest over each egg, and sprinkle chopped parsley over each as well.
13
Enjoy.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 2 whole wheat, light English muffins, 4 thin slices Canadian bacon, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, fat- free, and more.

Yes, Healthier Eggs Benedict falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Healthier Eggs Benedict

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