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Eggs Florentine is just Eggs Benedict’s elegant vegetarian cousin. Same buttery muffin, same runny poached egg, same silky hollandaise\u2014but swap Canadian bacon for garlicky saut\u00e9ed spinach. Twenty minutes. One pot for poaching. One blender for sauce. You’ve got brunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 2.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Hollandaise:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2 large egg yolks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pinch of cayenne or paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For the Florentine:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2 English muffins, split<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 large eggs (for poaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 cups fresh spinach<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 clove garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon white vinegar (for poaching)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt and pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Make the Hollandaise (Blender Method)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add egg yolks and lemon juice to a blender. Blend for 5 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
With blender running, slowly drizzle in hot melted butter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Blend until thick and creamy. Add cayenne and salt. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Saut\u00e9 the Spinach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Remove from pan and cover to keep warm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Toast the Muffins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Toast English muffins until golden brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Poach the Eggs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Fill a pot with 3 inches of water. Add vinegar and bring to a simmer (not boiling).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Crack each egg into a small bowl. Swirl water gently, then slide egg in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Poach for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Assemble<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Place toasted muffin halves on plates. Top with saut\u00e9ed spinach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gently place a poached egg on each stack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spoon hollandaise sauce over the eggs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sprinkle with paprika or fresh chives. Serve immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Medium (poaching + hollandaise)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Eggs Florentine does not store well\u2014assemble fresh. Hollandaise can be made ahead and kept warm in a thermos for up to 1 hour. Leftover spinach keeps for 2 days. Do not refrigerate poached eggs (texture suffers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Poached eggs, creamy spinach, buttery English muffins, and silky hollandaise\u2014this vegetarian twist on Eggs Benedict looks impressive but comes together in 20 minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[351,827,589,591,588,828,829],"class_list":["post-1510","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-easy-brunch-recipe","tag-eggs-benedict-florentine","tag-eggs-florentine","tag-hollandaise-sauce","tag-poached-eggs","tag-spinach-eggs-benedict","tag-vegetarian-brunch"],"yoast_head":"\n
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