Border Benedicts Recipe
This amazing breakfast offers a terrific balance of carbs, protein, and fat. We skipped the traditional hollindaise in favor of fresh avocado and salsa. It's quick, easy and makes for a gorgeous presentation. Fantastico!
Ingredients
- 1 whole wheat english muffin
- 2 large farm fresh eggs
- 2-3 c raw fresh spinach
- 4 tbs fresh salsa
- 2 tbs fresh avocado
- garlic powder and salt to taste
Directions
- Place eggs in skillet over medium heat and cood according to preference (suggestion: over-easy).
- Steam spinach for approxmately 5 minutes, or until thoroughly wilted. Drain excess water.
- Toast english muffing according to preference.
- Mix avocado in small bowl with garlic powder and salt according to taste.
- Spread avocado onto halves of toasted english muffin.
- Place one egg on each muffin half.
- Place steamed spinach onto each muffin half.
- Spoon salsa onto each muffin half.
- Pair with a small fruit salad or a huge helping of veggies.
- Enjoy!
- (Approximate calories: 225 per serving)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 142g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 161 | |
| Calories from Fat 62 | 39% |
| Total Fat 6.92g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.83g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium 387mg | 16% |
| Potassium 406mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 16.32g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.0g | 10% |
| Sugars 1.96g | 1% |
| Protein 10.0g | 16% |
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April 20, 2010
Spreading the avocado rather than using in slices assures a bit in each bite. We used cheddar/jalapeno bagels with poached eggs and a medium hot habanero salsa. A simple, delicious start to a Saturday morningI've cooked/tasted this recipe!
