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Eggs Florentine Recipe - Healthy Cooking Demo

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 6 servings
    • Calories: 155
    • Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 220mg
    • Sodium: 274mg
    • Carbohydrates: 13g
    • Fiber: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe's nutritional content

Eggs Florentine Recipe

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Eggs Florentine is a healthy twist on eggs Benedict. Sautéed spinach takes the place of bacon in this healthy eggs recipe.

Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup spinach leaves
    • 3 light multigrain English muffins, halved and toasted
    • 1 Tbsp white vinegar
    • 6 eggs
  • Hollandaise Sauce

    • 1/2 cup nonfat buttermilk
    • 2 tsp cornstarch
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • 2 tsp lemon juice
    • 1 Tbsp trans fat free margarine, melted
    • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

    • Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add the spinach and cook over medium heat until wilted. Transfer spinach evenly to muffin halves.
    • Fill a large skillet with 2 inches of water and the vinegar. Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce heat until the water is consistently but very gently boiling; crack one egg into a small dish and gently pour it into the skillet.
    • Repeat with each additional egg, one at a time.
    • Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, or until desired doneness, spooning hot water over the yolks until slightly opaque.
    • With a slotted spoon, carefully remove eggs from the water, letting the excess water drain. Place eggs on top of spinach.
    • In a heavy medium saucepan, whisk 1/4 cup of the buttermilk, the cornstarch and salt until smooth.
    • Whisk in beaten egg and remaining 1/4 cup buttermilk. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, until the sauce comes to a simmer.
    • Cook, whisking, for an additional 15 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice and margarine.
    • Spoon hollandaise sauce over eggs. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Review Date: February 26, 2013
Reviewed By: Christina D. Wright, RD, LDN, Nutrition Editor, Baldwin Publishing.
Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing. Contact Editor
This page created February 1, 2010 and last modified September 23, 2010
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