Description
Eggs Benedict Florentine is a delicious twist on the classic Eggs Benedict, with sautéed spinach, creamy hollandaise sauce, and perfectly poached eggs served on toasted English muffins. A rich and satisfying dish perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 English muffins, split and toasted
2 cups fresh spinach
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar (for poaching eggs)
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
A pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Split the English muffins and toast them until golden brown. Set aside on a plate.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice until pale. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water (double boiler style), ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Gradually whisk in the melted butter until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Keep warm.
- In a pot, bring water to a gentle simmer and add white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl and gently slide into the water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set and yolks remain runny. Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and drain excess water.
- Place each toasted muffin half on a plate. Layer with sautéed spinach and top with poached eggs.
- Generously drizzle the warm hollandaise sauce over the eggs.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For a protein boost, add a slice of smoked salmon on the muffins.
To make it vegan, use vegan butter and a tofu-based hollandaise sauce.
For a cheesy twist, sprinkle Parmesan or Gruyère cheese on top of the spinach before layering with poached eggs.
If you have leftover hollandaise sauce, store it separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
