Uova Benedict con Zucchini -- Eggs Benedict with Zucchini Pancakes Recipe

Name: Uova Benedict con Zucchini -- Eggs Benedict with Zucchini Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Hollandaise Sauce; 4 egg yolks; 1lb butter, melted; 6 tbsp. lemon juice; Zucchini Pancakes; 3 cups zucchini, grated; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 4 whole eggs, beaten; 1 cup onion, minced; 2 tbsp. parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup Pignoli (pine nuts); 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, sifted; 6 oz. of zucchini flowers (optional); 12 ham; Canadian bacon slices; 12 poached eggs; Paprika

Servings: persons

Hollandaise Sauce
4 egg yolks
1lb butter, melted
6 tbsp. lemon juice
Zucchini Pancakes
3 cups zucchini, grated
1 tsp. kosher salt
4 whole eggs, beaten
1 cup onion, minced
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Pignoli (pine nuts)
1/4 cup whole wheat flour, sifted
6 oz. of zucchini flowers (optional)
12 ham
Canadian bacon slices
12 poached eggs
Paprika

1
Hollandaise Sauce: Make sure that the melted butter is at room temperature.
2
Whisk egg yolks in a bowl over a pan of hot, but not boiling water.
3
Slowly add the butter, whisking the mixture constantly.
4
Be careful, if the butter is too hot, or hotter than the egg yolks, you will get scrambled eggs!
5
The mixture will become pale yellow and thick.
6
Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice, whisking it in until all is incorporated.
7
Keep warm.
8
Zucchini Pancakes: Add the beaten eggs to the grated zucchini and a tsp of kosher salt.
9
Mix well.
10
(Grate the zucchini using a simple box grater, using the large holes.)
11
Add the onion, parsley, pine nuts, and zucchini flowers if so desired.
12
Mix well to combine all ingredients.
13
Add the whole wheat flour and mix again.
14
Heat a small saute pan and melt a tsp of butter into it.
15
Pour 4 ounces of the zucchini batterand brown well.
16
Turn and brown the other side.
17
Pancakes should be nicely brown and crisp at the edges.
18
Assembly: Place a zucchini pancake on a plate, top with a slice of the cooked meat and finally top with a poached egg.
19
Drizzle a bit of the Hollandaise Sauce on top of the egg/meat/pancake.
20
Sprinkle with paprika.
21
Serve hot.

2114

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

Carbs

121

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Hollandaise Sauce, 4 egg yolks, 1lb butter, melted, 6 tbsp. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Uova Benedict con Zucchini -- Eggs Benedict with Zucchini Pancakes falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Uova Benedict con Zucchini -- Eggs Benedict with Zucchini Pancakes

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