Healthy Eggs Benedict Recipe

Name: Healthy Eggs Benedict
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 lemon; ¼ cup light sour cream or ¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot; ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch paprika; 1 tablespoon white vinegar or 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 slices peameal bacon; 4 eggs; English muffin, toasted; chopped chives (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Squeeze 1/2 tsp juice from lemon into a medium-size bowl.
2
Whisk in sour cream, shallots, oil, water, tarragon, salt and paprika.
3
Taste and add more lemon juice, if needed.
4
If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
5
Bring to room temperature before using.
6
Meanwhile, fill a wide saucepan with about 2 inches water.
7
Add vinegar and bring to a boil over high heat.
8
To cook bacon, lightly oil a large frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
9
Add bacon.
10
Cook until golden tinged, about 1-2 min per side.
11
Remove pan from heat.
12
Once water boils, reduce heat to low so water is barely simmering.
13
Crack an egg into a small dish, then slip into water.
14
Repeat with remaining eggs.
15
Simmer, uncovered, until whites are set and yolks are done as you like.
16
2-4 minute To serve, place 1-2 pieces of bacon on an English muffin half.
17
Using a slotted spoon, remove eggs one at a time and dab whites with paper towel to absorb as much water as possible.
18
Place 1 egg on top of the bacon.
19
Repeat with remaining eggs.
20
Spoon about 1 1/2 tbsp sauce over each egg, sprinkle with chives.

492

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 lemon, ¼ cup light sour cream or ¼ cup low-fat plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot, ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon, and more.

Yes, Healthy 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.

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Healthy Eggs Benedict

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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