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The Ultimate Brunch Upgrade: Spinach & Mushroom Eggs Benedic – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Ultimate Brunch Upgrade: Spinach & Mushroom Eggs Benedict

This version of Eggs Benedict takes the classic to a new level, swapping the English muffin for a savory, garlicky bed of sautéed spinach and mushrooms. The creamy yolk, rich hollandaise, and salty Canadian bacon create a symphony of flavors that is simply unforgettable.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 541

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons or 30 ml (1 fl oz) olive oil
  • 8 packed cups or 240 g (8.5 oz) fresh spinach leaves
  • 4 ounces or 115 g (4.1 oz) cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepperFor the Poached Eggs:
  • 8 large eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon white vinegarFor Assembly:
  • 1 large tomato, cut into 8 slices
  • 8 ounces or 225 g (7.9 oz) Canadian bacon or thinly sliced ham, warmed
  • ¾ cup Easy Peasy Blender Hollandaise, warm
  • 1/3 cup or 50 g (1.76 oz) crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) chopped fresh chives
  • For Perfect Eggs Benedict
  • For the best poached eggs, use the freshest eggs you can find. The whites will hold together much better. Straining the egg through a fine-mesh sieve for a few seconds before poaching can also help remove any watery parts of the white.
  • Make the spinach and mushroom base ahead of time! It stores well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just reheat it in a skillet before you poach the eggs for a super-fast brunch assembly.

Method
 

  1. Directions1.
  2. Sauté the vegetables.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the spinach, mushrooms, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. Sauté for about 8 minutes, until the spinach is fully wilted and the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid.
  6. Reduce the heat to low to keep warm. 2. Poach the eggs.
  7. Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer.
  8. Add the vinegar. Crack an egg into a small ramekin. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon and carefully slide the egg into the center.
  9. Cook for 2-3 minutes for a runny yolk.
  10. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
  11. Repeat with the remaining eggs. 3. Assemble the plates.
  12. Divide the warm spinach and mushroom mixture evenly among four plates. On each plate, layer 2 tomato slices, 2 slices of warmed Canadian bacon, and 2 poached eggs. 4.
  13. Garnish and serve. Generously drizzle each serving with warm hollandaise sauce.
  14. Finish with a sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese and fresh chives.
  15. Serve immediately.
  16. Keep your hollandaise sauce warm by placing its container in a bowl of warm, not hot, water. If it gets too thick, whisk in a teaspoon of warm water or lemon juice until it reaches the right consistency.
  17. Don't overcrowd the pot when poaching. Poach eggs in batches of 2-3 at a time to ensure they cook evenly and don't stick together.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 9.5gProtein: 33gFat: 42g

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