Asparagus Eggs Benedict
- 12 asparagus spears thin, about 4 ounces
- 4 large eggs
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 whole wheat or sourdough English muffins
- 4 slices canadian bacon or ham
- Fill a medium saucepan or wide deep skillet 3/4 full with hot tap water.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. Trim off and discard woody ends of asparagus. Place asparagus in shallow microwave-safe casserole dish, cover with vented plastic wrap, and cook at HIGH power 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until asparagus are crisp-tender.
- Cover tightly; set aside in a warm place.
- Break whole eggs, one at a time, into a small dish. Slip eggs into simmering water. Cook about 3 minutes for soft-set eggs or until cooked as desired.
- While eggs are cooking, place egg yolks in blender container. Add lemon juice, salt and cayenne pepper. Place butter in microwave-safe measuring cup and cook at HIGH power until melted and bubbly, about 1 to 1-1/2 minutes.
- With blender running, pour hot butter in a stream through the hole in the lid. Blend 30 seconds or until sauce has thickened.
- Split and toast English muffins. Place warmed ham on each muffin half and top with about 3 asparagus. Using a slotted spoon, place poached eggs over asparagus. Spoon sauce over eggs.
thin, eggs, egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper, butter, whole wheat, bacon
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Asparagus-Eggs-Benedict-1646200 (may not work)