Recipe
Mediterranean Eggs Benedict
Mediterranean Sunrise
4.8 out of 5
Mediterranean cuisine is known for its fresh and healthy ingredients, and this Mediterranean twist on the classic Eggs Benedict is no exception. With the addition of flavorful herbs and spices, this dish is sure to brighten up your morning.
Metadata
Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
10 minutes
Total time
30 minutes
Yields
2 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Gluten-free, Low-carb, Keto
Allergens
Eggs, Dairy
Not suitable for
Vegan, Dairy-free, Paleo, Whole30, High-carb
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.
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2 slices of sourdough bread, toasted 2 slices of sourdough bread, toasted
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2 slices of grilled halloumi cheese 2 slices of grilled halloumi cheese
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4 poached eggs 4 poached eggs
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1/2 cup (120ml) of olive oil 1/2 cup (120ml) of olive oil
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2 egg yolks 2 egg yolks
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1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
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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
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1.In a blender, combine the egg yolks, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
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2.While the blender is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture thickens into a hollandaise sauce.
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3.Grill the halloumi cheese until golden brown on both sides.
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4.Poach the eggs to your desired level of doneness.
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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.
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