Mediterranean Eggs Benedict

Ingredients

This Mediterranean version of Eggs Benedict replaces the traditional English muffin with a slice of toasted sourdough bread, and swaps out the Canadian bacon for a slice of grilled halloumi cheese. The hollandaise sauce is also infused with Mediterranean flavors such as lemon and oregano. We alse have the original recipe for Eggs Benedict, so you can check it out.

• 2 slices of sourdough bread, toasted 2 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
• 2 slices of grilled halloumi cheese 2 slices of grilled halloumi cheese
• 4 poached eggs 4 poached eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) of olive oil 1/2 cup (120ml) of olive oil
• 2 egg yolks 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 520 kcal / 2175 KJ
• Fat: 44g (18g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 14g (2g sugars)
• Protein: 20g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a blender, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
2. 2.
   While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture thickens into a hollandaise sauce.
3. 3.
   Grill the halloumi cheese until golden brown on both sides.
4. 4.
   Poach the eggs to your desired level of doneness.
5. 5.
   To assemble, place a slice of toasted sourdough bread on a plate, followed by a slice of grilled halloumi cheese, a poached egg, and a generous drizzle of hollandaise sauce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Halloumi cheese — Make sure to grill the halloumi until it is golden brown on both sides to bring out its full flavor.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the hollandaise sauce easier, use a hand blender instead of a traditional blender.
• If you can't find halloumi cheese, you can substitute it with feta cheese or goat cheese.
• To make the poached eggs easier, add a splash of vinegar to the water before adding the eggs.

Serving advice

Serve the Mediterranean Eggs Benedict hot, garnished with fresh herbs such as parsley or chives.

Presentation advice

Arrange the poached eggs and grilled halloumi cheese on top of the toasted sourdough bread, and drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top.