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Swiss Chard Eggs Benedict
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I love this lighter take on Eggs Benedict made with Canadian bacon, Swiss chard and poached eggs on a whole wheat English muffin. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Prep Time:
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
20
minutes
mins
Total Time:
30
minutes
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Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
unsalted butter
1
teaspoon
olive oil
1/2
bunch
(6 cups Swish Chard, washed well, stems and leaves separated)
1/2
cup
white onion
(diced)
1/2
teaspoon
kosher salt and black pepper
(to taste)
4
slices
Canadian Bacon
4
large eggs
2
light multi-grain or gluten-free English muffins
(toasted and split)
Instructions
Dice the stems of the chard, and slice the leaves.
Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat; heat the butter and oil until melted.
Add the onions with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
Bring the heat up to medium-high, and add the stems with 1/4 cup water, cover and cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Add the chard leaves with 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside on a dish and keep warm.
To the skillet on medium-high heat, add the ham and cook until lightly browned on each side, about 1 minute. Set aside.
Meanwhile, for the Poached Eggs:
Crack eggs into individual small cups or ramekins.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add vinegar and salt. Reduce to simmer.
Use a spoon to stir the water so it is spinning around in a circle. This will keep the egg whites from spreading out away from the yolk.
Carefully drop eggs one at a time into the center of the pot.
Simmer for 2 minutes then turn off the heat. Cover and let sit for 2 more minutes.
Gently remove eggs with a slotted spoon and place on plate lined with paper towels.
Divide the muffin half among 4 plates.
Top each muffin half with a piece of ham, 1/4 of the chard and top with 1 egg.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
Egg Benedict
,
Calories:
244
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
25.5
g
,
Protein:
19.5
g
,
Fat:
9.5
g
,
Saturated Fat:
3
g
,
Cholesterol:
202
mg
,
Sodium:
1136
mg
,
Fiber:
10
g
,
Sugar:
4.5
g
- WW Points:
3