Vegetarian Eggs Benedict

Brunch is hands down one of my favorite meals. There’s nothing like a lazy, late breakfast with friends or family to start your weekend morning off right.

But after learning how easy it was to make a vegetarian eggs Benedict at home, I was sold: From now on, I prefer to take my unhurried brunches at home. Pajama party, anyone?

Eggs Benedict is a staple on breakfast and brunch menus. The classic Benedict made with ham or Canadian bacon, and smothered with buttery hollandaise sauce is only the beginning. From there, you can get as creative as you’d like! I prefer mine with veggies.

This vegetarian eggs Benedict with sautéed asparagus and mushrooms and a much healthier version of hollandaise sauce is a delicious way to get your brunch on.

If asparagus and mushrooms aren’t your cup of tea, modify the toppings to your heart’s content. Additional ingredient options and their Container Equivalents are included below.

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Vegetarian Eggs Benedict

This vegetarian eggs Benedict with asparagus, mushrooms, and healthier version of Hollandaise sauce is a delicious way to brunch.

Course Breakfast

Keyword eggs

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 27 mins

Total Time 42 mins

Servings 2 servings, 2 halves each

Calories 425 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 4 oz. sliced mushrooms
• 4 oz. asparagus tips (1-inch pieces; about 1 cup)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tsp. fresh lemon juice (or white vinegar)
• 4 large eggs
• 2 whole-grain English muffins, split, toasted
• ¼ cup Healthy Hollandaise Sauce
• 1 tsp. finely chopped parsley (for garnish; optional)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 6 minutes or until mushrooms release liquid.
3. Add asparagus; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp. Remove from heat. Set aside.
4. Place water in medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add lemon juice; reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil.
5. Break two eggs into a small bowl. Hold bowl close to the water’s surface and slip the eggs, one by one, into the water. Cook until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken, about 5 minutes. Gently lift eggs out of water; keep warm. Repeat, cooking two eggs at a time.
6. Place English muffins on a serving plate. Evenly top each muffin half with mushroom mixture, an egg, and Hollandaise Sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired; serve immediately.

Vegetarian Eggs Benedict Recipe Variations (for two servings):

• Avocado – Add ¼ avocado. Add ½ blue container equivalent for each serving
• Roasted red bell pepper – Substitute ½ cup roasted red bell pepper for mushrooms or asparagus
• Spinach – Substitute 3 cups raw spinach for mushrooms or asparagus
• Tomato – Substitute 6 slices of tomato for mushrooms or asparagus
• Portobello mushroom – Substitute 2 grilled portobello mushrooms for the English muffin. Add ½ green container equivalent and eliminate 1 yellow per serving

Container Equivalents
1 Green
1 Red
2 Yellow
1 Orange

2B Mindset Plate It!
A great breakfast option. Add veggies or a side salad for lunch.

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Photographs by Anguel Dimov and Brianne B of Natural Girl Modern World

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