A perfectly poached egg with a bright yellow yolk sits on top of a buttery toasted English muffin topped with sautéed mushrooms and asparagus, fresh spinach and finished with a rich hollandaise sauce.

Asparagus and Mushroom Eggs Benedict

Name: Asparagus and Mushroom Eggs Benedict
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: English muffin, 1 split and toasted; asparagus spears, 4 trimmed; mushrooms, 4 oz sliced; fresh spinach, 2 oz; large eggs, 2; white vinegar, 1 tablespoon; butter, 2 tablespoons; egg yolks, 2; lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon; unsalted butter, 1/4 cup melted; salt, to taste; freshly-ground black pepper, to taste; parsley, Chopped for garnish

Category Brunch

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 20, 2023

This recipe is a twist on the classic American breakfast of eggs and toast. It includes seasonal ingredients like asparagus, mushrooms and spinach, and the addition of a rich hollandaise sauce will make it special. This dish is perfect for a leisurely brunch with friends or a romantic breakfast for two.

Ingredients (for 2)

English muffin - 1 - split and toasted
Asparagus spears - 4 - trimmed
Mushrooms - 4 oz - sliced
Fresh spinach - 2 oz
Large eggs - 2
White vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Butter - 2 tablespoons
Egg yolks - 2
Lemon juice - 1/2 tablespoon
Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup - melted
Salt - to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
Parsley - Chopped - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳💧🍶

Fill a saucepan with enough water to come 2-3 inches up the side and bring it to a simmer. Add white vinegar to the water.
Step 2 - 🥦🍄🍴

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and trimmed asparagus spears. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until cooked through. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Step 3 - 🍳🍋🍯

Whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice, and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Place the mixing bowl over a saucepan of barely-simmering water and whisk rapidly until the yolks have thickened and lightened in color. Slowly drizzle in melted butter while whisking constantly until fully incorporated and the hollandaise is thick.
Step 4 - 🥚🍶🔥

Crack the eggs one at a time into a small bowl. Gently drop each egg into the simmering water and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the white is set but the yolk is still runny.
Step 5 - 🍽️🥪🥦

Place the toasted English muffin halves on two plates. Top each half with some of the sautéed vegetables. Using a slotted spoon, carefully remove each poached egg from the water and place one on each muffin half. Drizzle with hollandaise sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Step 6 - 👩‍🍳🥚🥂

Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Eggs Benedict!

Additional

You can swap the asparagus and mushrooms for other seasonal vegetables, such as zucchini or bell pepper. If you want to make it extra indulgent, you can add bacon or smoked salmon to the dish. Kids can help with toasting the English muffins, stirring the hollandaise sauce, and assembling the dish.