Eggs benedict Recipe | Food From Portugal

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If you want to make a simple and quick meal, this is definitely the perfect recipe for you! Poached eggs drizzled with a delicious creamy sauce. Served with ham and toasted bread seasoned with garlic, pepper and olive oil. Bon appetit!!!

INGREDIENTS FOR EGGS BENEDICT

Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:

● Egg
● Egg yolks
● Pepper
● Olive oil
● Pita bread
● Garlic
● Coriander
● Lemon juice
● Vinegar
● Margarine
● Salt
● Ham

Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.

HOW TO MAKE EGGS BENEDICT

Step 1: In a saucepan, pour enough water to poach the eggs, two teaspoons vinegar and a sprig of coriander. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When you start to see small air bubbles coming up from the bottom of the pan, add the eggs and poach them on medium heat about 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 2: Meanwhile, melt the margarine in a skillet or in the microwave. In a blender, add two egg yolks and the lemon juice. Mix for about 15 seconds, reduce the speed and add the melted margarine, salt and pepper. Mix more about 10 seconds and set aside.

Step 3: Cut the bread in two slices and toast slightly in the toaster. Rub a peeled garlic in the two bread slices and seasson with pepper. Drizzle the bread with olive oil and, on top of each bread, place two ham slices and the poached eggs. Drizzle with the sauce, season with a little more pepper and serve immediately.

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Category:Appetizers, Quick & easy, Recipes, Side dishes

Cuisine: American, Portuguese

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 2

Prep Time:5 m

Cook Time:15 m

Total Time:20 m

Ingredients

2 egg
2 egg yolks
Pepper (to taste)
Olive oil (to taste)
1 pita bread
1 clove of garlic
1 sprig of coriander
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vinegar
2 tablespoons margarine
Salt (to taste)
4 ham slices

Directions

In a saucepan, pour enough water to poach the eggs, two teaspoons vinegar and a sprig of coriander. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When you start to see small air bubbles coming up from the bottom of the pan, add the eggs and poach them on medium heat about 3 to 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt the margarine in a skillet or in the microwave. In a blender, add two egg yolks and the lemon juice. Mix for about 15 seconds, reduce the speed and add the melted margarine, salt and pepper. Mix more about 10 seconds and set aside.
Cut the bread in two slices and toast slightly in the toaster. Rub a peeled garlic in the two bread slices and seasson with pepper. Drizzle the bread with olive oil and, on top of each bread, place two ham slices and the poached eggs. Drizzle with the sauce, season with a little more pepper and serve immediately.

Eggs benedict (Food From Portugal style)

Nutrition facts

Serves 2

Per Serving:

% DAILY VALUE

Calories 600

Total Fat 49 g(63%)

Saturated Fat 10 g(50%)

Cholesterol 405 mg(135%)

Sodium 1174 mg(51%)

Total Carbohydrate 20.5 g(8%)

Protein 20.5 g