I found two tasty ways to healthify the traditional Eggs Benedict recipe.

First, I swap the classically rich and heavy hollandaise sauce for a better-for-you rendition using a yellow bell pepper and light cream cheese. And then, I replace the English muffin with a grilled Portabella mushroom.

The result: a deliciously healthy egg sandwich! Make some ‘shroom on your breakfast table for this satisfying dish.

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Portabella Eggs Benedict

The result: a deliciously healthy egg sandwich! Make some ‘shroom on your breakfast table for this satisfying dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Ingredients
 

FOR THE YELLOW PEPPER HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

  • 1 large yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into eighths
  • 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, 6 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

FOR THE EGGS BENEDICT

  • Oil cooking spray
  • 4 slices Canadian bacon
  • 2 medium ripe tomatoes, each cut into 4 thick slices
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 4 Portabella mushroom caps, grilled
  • Paprika, optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

For the Hollandaise

  • Place the bell pepper pieces in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 tablespoon water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until pepper is easily pierced with a paring knife. Drain and immediately transfer to a blender.
  • Add cream cheese, lemon juice, mustard and salt to blender. Puree until sauce is silky smooth with no visible bits of yellow pepper. Set aside.

For the Eggs Benedict

  • Preheat broiler. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat with oil spray.
  • Arrange Canadian bacon and tomato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Cook 4 minutes. Flip the bacon and tomato slices over and cook for 4 more minutes, or until bacon is crispy brown around the edges. Remove baking sheet from oven and loosely tent it with foil to keep it warm.
  • Place a double layer of paper towels on a large platter or small baking sheet; this will be used to hold the poached eggs once they are cooked.
  • Fill a large, shallow pan with 3 inches of water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to low so water is at a gentle simmer. Add vinegar to water.
  • Crack each egg into its own small bowl or container. (For best results, use a container with a narrow base and wide top, like a teacup, to help the egg keep its shape.) Place all containers close to the stove.
  • Working with 1 egg at a time, slip the egg carefully into the simmering water by lowering the lip of the cup half an inch below the surface of the water.
  • With a slotted spoon, gently nudge the egg white closer to the egg yolk by swirling the water around them in a circle as they cook. For medium-firm yolks, cook for 3 minutes (adjust the time for runnier or firmer yolks, cooking no more than 5 minutes total.)
  • To tell if the yolk is cooked to your liking, remove an egg from the water with a slotted spoon and gently press on the yolk to determine the degree of doneness. Remove the cooked egg from the water with a slotted spoon and transfer to the paper-towel-lined platter. Repeat with other three eggs.
  • Just before serving, reheat the Hollandaise in a small sauce pan over low heat for a few minutes, or in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds, until it’s warm to the touch.
  • For each serving, place a slice of Canadian bacon on the grilled Portobello mushroom, and pile 1 to 2 tomato slices on top. Top each with a poached egg and 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Hollandaise sauce. Sprinkle paprika over sauce and serve.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 130Carbohydrates: 5gProtein: 11gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 3g— Saturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 270mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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