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California-Style Eggs Benedict Recipe

Meghan Yager
California-Style Eggs Benedict is a lightened up version of the classic favorite. Fresh and bright, it comes out perfectly every time!
4.34 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Whole Wheat English Muffin Cut in half and toasted
  • 4 Egg Poached
  • 1 large Fresh Tomato Thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Ripe Avocado Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Uncooked Spinach
  • Avocado Hollandaise Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
  • While the water is coming to temperature, make an ice bath in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Add spinach to the boiling water and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until wilted.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking.
  • Drain the spinach, squeezing out any excess water from the leaves.
  • To assemble the eggs Benedict, top the toasted English muffin halves with spinach, followed by a slice of tomato and a few slices of avocado.
  • Place a poached egg on top and spoon over the avocado hollandaise.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 19gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 240mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3g
Keyword Avocados, Breakfasts, Brunches, Easy, Eggs, Poached, Sauces, Spinach, Tomatoes
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