Eggs florentine on muffins

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Why recepie famous for?

Swap fatty Eggs Benedict for this lower-fat alternative which contains added nutrients and is still an indulgent

Ingredients

2 tablespoons reduced-calorie mayonnaise (choose a dairy-free version if catering for a dairy-free diet)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, or to taste
1-2 tsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
100g (3 1/2oz) baby spinach leaves, rinsed
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 eggs
2 English muffins (white or wholemeal)

Instructions

Combine mayonnaise, mustard, herbs and black pepper in a small dish.
Put rinsed spinach in a saucepan; cover and cook for about 3 minutes or until tender. Drain well, squeeze out water; keep warm.
Meanwhile, cook eggs to your liking in an egg poacher (according to instructions).
Split muffins in half; toast. Top each muffin half with some spinach and an egg; season with black pepper. Spoon flavoured mayonnaise alongside; serve immediately.
Variations
4 uncut crumpets (2 per serving) can be substituted for the muffins.
Try using a quarter-teaspoon of grated lemon zest instead of mustard.

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