FLORENTINE EGGS BENEDICT

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This version of the popular eggs benedict has been adapted to the microwave oven and is more healthful than the original versions.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup water
4 eggs
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt
3 tablespoons light mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons salad dressing
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 dash ground red pepper
1/4 cup skim milk
salt
pepper
French bread or English muffin
1 large tomatoes, sliced
12 large spinach leaves, stems removed
2 ounces smoked turkey or 2 ounces chicken, very thinly sliced

Steps:

  • for eggs, place water in a 1 quart microwave-safe casserole.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 or 3 minutes or until boiling.
  • Gently break eggs into water. Prick each yold and white. Cover with waxed paper; cook on high for 2 minutes. Let eggs stand, covered, while preparing sauce.
  • For sauce, in a 1 quart microwave-safe bowl, stir together yogurt, mayonnaise dressing, cornstarch, mustard, and red pepper; stir in milk.
  • Cook uncovered, on hight for 2 or 3 minutes or until slightly thickened and bubbly, stirring after every minute.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. cover; set aside.
  • Arrange bread slices or muffin halves on a large microwave-safe plate.
  • Top each with one slice of tomato, 3 spinich leaves, and 1/4 of the turkey.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove eggs from water; place on top of the turkey slices.
  • Spoon some sauce over each serving.
  • Cook, uncovered, on high, for 1 or 2 minutes or just until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 222.1, Sodium 356, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 4, Protein 11.9

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