Eggs Benedict Florentine

15 min prep time
5 min cook time
4servings
Recipe by Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source The Diabetes Cookbook
Eggs Benedict Florentine

How to Make Eggs Benedict Florentine

Here’s a healthy low carb version of Eggs Benedict where the bacon is replaced by perfectly sautéed garlic spinach and the hollandaise sauce is on the lighter side.

Step-by-Step Video Instructions

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15 min prep time
5 min cook time
4servings
1 topped english muffin half
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. To poach eggs, bring about 3 inches of water to boil in a large, shallow skillet over high heat. Turn off the heat and add eggs at once by breaking them directly into the water. Immediately cover pan with a tight-fitting lid. Allow eggs to cook undisturbed until done as desired, about 4 minutes. Remove the eggs with a perforated spatula or large slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  2. Add the cooking spray and oil to a sauté pan over medium heat. Sauté the spinach until wilted. Stir in the garlic and sauté 1 additional minute.

  3. Prepare a double boiler with a heat-proof bowl. Add the egg yolk, lemon juice, and vegetable broth, whisking constantly until hot but not curdled. Remove from heat and whisk in yogurt, salt (optional), and pepper.

  4. Top each English muffin half with 1/4 of spinach mixture, one poached egg, and 2 Tbsps. sauce.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 topped english muffin half
  • Amount per serving Calories 160
  • Total Fat 8g
    • Saturated Fat 2.2g
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 230mg
  • Sodium 330mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 16g
    • Dietary Fiber 5g
    • Total Sugars 2g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 11g
  • Potassium 330mg
  • Phosphorous 235mg
Ingredients
nonstick cooking spray
1
olive oil
1 tsp
baby spinach
4 cup
garlic (minced)
1 clove
eggs (poached)
4
egg yolk
1 whole
lemon juice
1/2 tsp
low sodium vegetable broth
2 tbsp
fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup
salt
1/4 tsp
Dash of ground black pepper
1
whole-wheat English muffins (split and lightly toasted)
2

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