Healthy Eggs Benedict

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 Healthy eggs Benedict is a creative breakfast recipe made up of four delicious layers. Sweet potato toast is topped with Canadian bacon, poached eggs and a drizzle of creamy hollandaise sauce. It’s perfect for brunch or a weekend splurge – plus it’s gluten-free, paleo and Whole30 compliant!

For many brunch lovers, eggs Benedict is one of those meals that’s always ordered at a restaurant. Just because the idea of making it at home seems daunting.

But today, I’m here to show you just how easy it is to make a healthy version of eggs benedict. A sweet potato eggs benedict. And along the way, you’ll become a poached eggs master and learn how to make a luscious hollandaise sauce.

HEALTHY EGGS BENEDICT INGREDIENTS

This recipe is a combination of four delicious layers! Here’s the breakdown.

SWEET POTATO TOAST

Instead of toasting traditional english muffins, I’m using sweet potato toast as the base. Just cut a moderately thick slice of sweet potato using a mandoline or sharp knife. Then, pop them in the oven to bake for about 30 minutes.

BACON 

The second layer is a delicious slice of Canadian bacon. This type of bacon is made from the back of the pig that is cured, smoked, and fully cooked. It’s typically made in rounded slices rather than strips, and is very similar to ham in terms of texture.

POACHED EGGS 

Ah, the best part about an eggs Benedict is the perfectly poached egg. If you haven’t poached an egg before, I can confidently say that the Downshiftology method works every time. With more than 7 million views on Youtube and countless successes, take a peek at my poached egg tutorial and you’ll become a master in no time!

HOLLANDAISE SAUCE 

Lastly is the drizzle of hollandaise sauce. While you can use store-bought versions, it’s actually a simple enough recipe to make right at home. Just emulsify hot butter with egg yolks, lemon juice and some seasoning in a high powered blender. Watch the video of my no-fail hollandaise sauce to see how easy it is!

HOW TO MAKE SWEET POTATO EGGS BENEDICT

In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a pretty impressive looking breakfast that will wow your crowd. Here’s how to make it:
  1. Bake the sweet potato toast. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, slice the potato into even round slices, and bake for about 30 minutes (until it’s slightly toasted).
  2. Cook the bacon. When the sweet potato toast is almost done, cook the bacon for a minute on each side in a medium hot pan. Then set aside.
  3. Poach the eggs. Bring a pot of water to a simmer, create a vortex and crack the eggs into the vortex. Poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes, then remove the eggs from the pot and set aside.
  4. Prep the hollandaise sauce. First, melt the butter in the microwave until it’s hot. Then blend the egg yolks, lemon juice, dijon, and salt in a high powered blender for about 5 seconds. Slowly pour in the hot butter while blending and you’ll have instant hollandaise sauce. Transfer the finished sauce into a small bowl.
  5. Assemble the eggs Benedict. Take the sweet potato toasts out of the oven. Then layer on the Canadian bacon, poached egg, and drizzle some hollandaise sauce on top. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve immediately while warm!


source: https://downshiftology.com/recipes/healthy-eggs-benedict/

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