Pesto Eggs Benedict Recipe

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Pesto Eggs Benedict
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Directions:

  1. Cook the bacon or ham in a skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat, until thoroughly heated, turning once. (For large groups, cook in oven on a large baking sheet.).
  2. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Lightly braise the spinach in some butter, oil and garlic just until wilted. Set aside.
  4. To assemble, spread some teleme cheese on a toasted half of an English muffin.
  5. Next put 2 bacon or ham slices on each muffin half.
  6. Place a mound of braised spinach on top of the bacon/ham.
  7. Top each with a poached egg, and drizzle evenly with the pesto cream sauce.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh pepper and serve immediately.
  9. **Poached eggs:.
  10. Add water to a depth of 3 inches in a large saucepan.
  11. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and maintain a light simmer.
  12. Add 1/2 tsp vinegar to simmering water.
  13. Break eggs one at a time into a small dish, and slip into the simmering water, as close to the surface of the water as possible.
  14. Simmer 3-5 min or to desired doneness and remove eggs with a slotted spoon.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 243.42 Kcal (1019 kJ)
Calories from fat 79.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.8g 14%
Cholesterol 212.26mg 71%
Sodium 1042.37mg 43%
Potassium 785.14mg 17%
Total Carbs 17.61g 6%
Sugars 0.54g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.03g 12%
Protein 22.76g 46%
Vitamin C 24.3mg 40%
Iron 4.8mg 27%
Calcium 169.7mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.19 Kcal (486 kJ)
Calories from fat 37.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.2g 14%
Cholesterol 101.32mg 71%
Sodium 497.55mg 43%
Potassium 374.77mg 17%
Total Carbs 8.4g 6%
Sugars 0.26g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 12%
Protein 10.86g 46%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 40%
Iron 2.3mg 27%
Calcium 81mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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