Eggs Benedict with Bacon, Avodaise (Avocado Hollandaise) and Harissa
Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 2
Eggs benedict with bacon in place of ham and a lemony avocado hollandaise (avodaise) sauce!
Ingredients
FOR THE AVOCADO HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (~1 lemon)
- salt to taste
- water
FOR THE EGG BENEDICT:
- 4 slices bread or 2 english muffins, lightly toasted
- 4 tablespoons harissa (optional)
- 8 strips bacon
- 4 eggs, cracked
- cayenne to taste
directions
FOR THE AVOCADO HOLLANDAISE SAUCE:
- Puree the avocado, lemon juice and salt in a food processor or blender until smooth adding enough water to give it a tick sauce like consistency.
FOR THE EGG BENEDICT:
- Cook the bacon and
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, swirl the water, drop an egg in a and let it cook until the whites are set and the yolks are done to your preference, about 2-4 minutes, remove and repeat for the remaining eggs.
- Divide the bacon between the toast, spread on the harissa, top with the poached eggs and a dash of cayenne to taste.
Option: Use olive oil instead of using water to thin the avocado hollandaise sauce.Tip: Let the poached eggs sit in a bowl of warm water so that they stay warm while you cook all of them.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 546, Fat 35.4g (Saturated 9.2g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 343mg, Sodium 701mg, Carbs 37.4g (Fiber 9.5g, Sugars 3.9g), Protein 23.6g
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