Eggs Benedict with spinach

(from Elyce123’s recipe box)

Source: delicious. July 2005

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 4 people

Categories: July

Ingredients

  • 4 medium eggs
  • 4 English muffins, each split in half
  • 225g baby leaf spinach
  • 4 slices good-quality ham
  • hollandaise sauce, to serve

Directions

  1. Bring a shallow pan of water to a simmer. Crack 1 egg into a small glass, swirl the water with a spoon and drop in the egg. Repeat so 2 eggs are poaching. Cook for 3 minutes for a soft yolk or 5 for a set yolk, remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Cover loosely with foil and poach the other 2 eggs. Cover and set aside.

  2. Toast the muffins. Meanwhile, put the spinach and a splash of water in a deep pan over a high heat. Cook for 1 minute, stirring, until wilted. Season.

  3. Place a muffin base on each plate. Divide the drained spinach between them, top with ham, a poached egg and a big spoonful of hollandaise. Serve with the muffin tops on.

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