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    January 4, 2015

    Light Eggs Benedict Recipe for #SundaySupper

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    Starting off the new year by lightening up one of my favorite indulgences, Eggs Benedict. This heart healthy Light Eggs Benedict recipe is made lighter by using egg whites instead of whole eggs, light English muffins, turkey bacon, and topped with shaved asparagus and a much lighter version of Hollandaise sauce. Enjoy your New Year's diet!

    This Light Eggs Benedict recipe is made lighter by using egg whites instead of whole eggs, light English muffins, turkey bacon, and topped with shaved asparagus and a much lighter version of Hollandaise sauce.

     

    The first Sunday of the new year brings A Lighter New Year to #SundaySupper, hosted this week by TR of Gluten Free Crumbley. As you may know by now, my husband had a heart attack just a few days before Christmas. That has led to a change in diet for him, and since I'm the cook in the house more times than not, a change in diet and my cooking for all of us. He's been off of work since, doing fine, but since he's home he's eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner here every day. I made this heart healthy light eggs Benedict recipe for dinner last night, since breakfast for dinner is common around here (I love it!).

    This Light Eggs Benedict recipe is made lighter by using egg whites instead of whole eggs, light English muffins, turkey bacon, and topped with shaved asparagus and a much lighter version of Hollandaise sauce.

     

    I thought since I was making Hollandaise sauce that some shaved asparagus would be a nice addition. To shave the asparagus, I held each spear flat on a cutting board and used my vegetable peeler to shave the asparagus from the bottom of the stalk up to the tip. Then I steamed the shavings over boiling water for 3 minutes right before assembling the Eggs Benedict.

    Shaved Asparagus

     

    I don't like Canadian bacon, which is normally used in Eggs Benedict, so I chose turkey bacon instead. The hollandaise sauce is made with Greek yogurt and cholesterol free mayonnaise instead of typical egg yolks, cutting fat, cholesterol, and calories.  I may have forgotten the Dijon mustard in my hollandaise sauce so if you add it (I recommend it) your sauce will be a little more yellow than mine, but it will have a nice zing to it.

    This Light Eggs Benedict recipe is made lighter by using egg whites instead of whole eggs, light English muffins, turkey bacon, and topped with shaved asparagus and a much lighter version of Hollandaise sauce.

     

    Before we get to the light eggs Benedict recipe, let's see what everyone else is sharing for A Lighter New Year. There is everything from drinks to desserts!

    Bright Beverages

    • Almond Mocha Smoothie from The Foodie Army Wife
    • Chocolate-Covered Berries Green Smoothie from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
    • Citrus DeTox Spa Water from La Bella Vita Cucina
    • Peachilious Smoothie from Peanut Butter and Peppers

    Blissful Breakfast Items

    • Apple Crumble Smoothie Bowl from Try Anything Once Culinary
    • Light Eggs Benedict from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
    • Multigrain Scones from The Texan New Yorker
    • Nutty Granola Bars from Pies and Plots
    • Reduced Sugar Donuts from The Ninja Baker

    Appetizing Starters

    • Broccoli Pesto from Curried Cantaloupe
    • Fava Bean and Avocado Guacamole from Pancake Warriors
    • Homemade Snickerdoodle Peanut Butter from Wallflour Girl
    • Norwegian Egg Benedict from Brunch with Joy
    • Roasted Pumpkin and Chevre Bruschetta from Jane's Adventures in Dinner
    • Spicy Curried Lentil Spread with Winter Veggies from Lifestyle Food Artistry

    Savory Soups and Sides

    • Butternut Squash and Roasted Red Pepper Soup from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
    • Light Creamed Roasted Vegetable Soup from Kudos Kitchen by Renee
    • Detox Chicken Bok Choy Soup from Nosh My Way
    • French Potato Leek Soup from Curious Cuisiniere
    • Gluten Free Chicken Pho Soup from Gluten Free Crumbley
    • Marinated Tomato and Mozzarella Salad from From Gate to Plate
    • Quinoa Mango Pomegranate Spinach Salad with White Balsamic Vinigrette from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
    • Red Cabbage and Golden Raisin Salad from girlichef
    • Shredded Brussels Sprouts and Endive Slaw with Champagne Vinaigrette from Take A Bite Out of Boca
    • Spinach and Black Bean Ravioletti Soup from Big Bear's Wife

    Marvelous Mains

    • Black Pepper Tofu with Black Garlic Sauce from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
    • Fish Steamed with Spicy Couscous from Food Lust People Love
    • Greek Style Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce from Nik Snacks
    • Kale Pesto with Squash Noodles from Ruffles & Truffles
    • Mexican Turkey Cutlets from Magnolia Days
    • Meyer Lemon Roasted Chicken Thighs, Fennel & Sweet Potato from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
    • Portuguese Kale Soup from Recipes Food and Cooking
    • Salmon with Mushroom Sauce from Cooking Chat
    • Skinny Chicken-Leek Pot Pie from The Weekend Gourmet
    • Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Quinoa from Bobbi's Kosy Kitchen
    • Slow Cooker Italian Barley & Sausage from Foxes Loves Lemons
    • Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Pimento Cheese Sandwiches from Food Done Light
    • Tomato Goat Cheese Arugula Flatbread from Family Foodie

    Delightful Desserts

    • Easy to be Green Chocolate Chip Cookies from What Smells So Good?
    • Fruit Parfait from Desserts Required
    • Maple Pear Scones from Killer Bunnies, Inc
    • Easy Blackberry Crumble from The Perfect Brownie

    Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.
    Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.

     

    I hope you like my light eggs Benedict recipe!

     

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    5 from 2 votes

    Light Eggs Benedict

    Eggs Benedict made lighter with egg whites, turkey bacon, light English muffins, shaved asparagus, and a much lighter version of hollandaise sauce.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 190kcal
    Author: Bernadette

    Ingredients

    • For the Light Hollandaise:
    • ¼ cup lowfat plain Greek yogurt (2% milkfat))
    • ¼ cup cholesterol free mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
    • For the finished Eggs Benedict:
    • 4 slices cooked turkey bacon
    • 3 stalks asparagus ,shaved
    • 2 light multi-grain English muffins
    • 1 cup egg whites or egg replacer
    • nonstick cooking spray

    Instructions

    • Prepare the Hollandaise: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and dill. Stir well and set aside to come to room temperature.
    • Trim the bottom 2 inches of the asparagus, then shave on a cutting board, stalk laying down, from bottom to tip. Place in a steamer basket, but wait to steam until almost ready to assemble the Eggs Benedict. Bring water to boil in the steamer pot before placing steamer basket on top, cover, and steam for 3 minutes.
    • Spray a frying pan with cooking spray, cook the turkey bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove to a plate lined with paper toweling, pat off excess grease.
    • Meanwhile, spray another nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Cook the egg whites over medium heat stirring often until scrambled and cooked through. Toast the English muffins.
    • Assemble the Eggs Benedict: Place one half of an English muffin on each plate. Top with a piece of turkey bacon, broken in half, then the scrambled egg whites, shaved asparagus, and finish with a dollop of light hollandiase. Serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 649mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1.2mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1.3mg

     

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    Comments

    1. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

      January 09, 2015 at 3:27 pm

      What a fabulous way to make a favorite even better...and lighter!!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 10, 2015 at 2:29 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Christie says

      January 07, 2015 at 2:28 pm

      We love eggs benedict. So glad you found a way to lighten it.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 07, 2015 at 3:37 pm

        I love that I could lighten it up and still make it tasty!

        Reply
    3. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

      January 06, 2015 at 10:14 am

      I love this lightened up version eggs benedict. Great idea on using the turkey bacon!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 07, 2015 at 3:37 pm

        Thanks Angie!

        Reply
    4. Marlene @Nosh My Way says

      January 05, 2015 at 11:52 am

      I am going to give your sauce a try. I am not a big fan of Holindaise because it's so rich. Maybe yours will be better.

      Reply
    5. Dionne Baldwin says

      January 04, 2015 at 9:35 pm

      I hope your husband continues to recover. Thank you for sharing this version of eggs Benedict with us.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 9:40 pm

        Thank you Dionne!

        Reply
    6. Ala says

      January 04, 2015 at 9:04 pm

      My goodness, gracious! I was all ready to browse all these fab SS recipes and am so glad I came across yours first--I can't stop staring at that sauce! Gorgeious, lovely lady! A happy lightened new year to ya!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 9:39 pm

        Thank you so much Ala! Happy New Year!

        Reply
    7. Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

      January 04, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Love that this is lightned up because I love Eggs Benedict! Great flavor combo with the Turkey bacon and asparagus!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 9:39 pm

        Thanks Serena!

        Reply
    8. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

      January 04, 2015 at 5:23 pm

      I like the turkey bacon in here!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 9:41 pm

        Much better than Canadian bacon!

        Reply
    9. Valerie Cathell Clark says

      January 04, 2015 at 5:03 pm

      5 stars
      I love Eggs Benedict, but I especially love this version that doesn't scrimp on comforting feel and taste! Definitely a keeper! Here's to a {Lighter New Year}!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 5:12 pm

        I definitely wanted to keep the comforting feel and delicious taste, glad you like it!

        Reply
    10. Shaina says

      January 04, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      I've actually never had eggs benedict (I don't like the taste of eggs...) but this sounds like a great light version of the classic breakfast dish!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 5:11 pm

        You should try it! I suppose you could leave off the eggs and use some light deli ham instead.

        Reply
        • Shaina says

          January 04, 2015 at 5:47 pm

          Lol no ham for me, I don't eat meat 🙂

        • Bernadette says

          January 04, 2015 at 9:38 pm

          Well, I'm just batting 1000 with you, huh? 🙂 Okay, extra asparagus and tofu!

    11. Renee says

      January 04, 2015 at 3:04 pm

      Starting any day with this would make it a good one.

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        I agree!

        Reply
    12. Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says

      January 04, 2015 at 2:02 pm

      Eggs Benny is my fave but I always shy away from it because of the calories and fat. Love that you lightened it up!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 5:09 pm

        Thanks Bobbi!

        Reply
    13. Sarah says

      January 04, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      I'm definitely going to try this sauce out with Mom - she loves eggs benny

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 5:08 pm

        The sauce would be great on a lot of things!

        Reply
    14. Constance J Smith says

      January 04, 2015 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      What a great breakfast!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 5:08 pm

        Thank you Constance!

        Reply
    15. Nicole says

      January 04, 2015 at 9:57 am

      I love Eggs Benedict and I LOVE what you did to lighten it up. Such great choices!!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 10:36 am

        Thanks, Nicole! Eggs Benedict was the first thing I thought of when I saw this weeks theme. Normally full of fat and calories, I thought it would be fun to see what I could do with it, and still make it tasty. I think it was a success!

        Reply
    16. Katie says

      January 04, 2015 at 8:47 am

      What a nice, healthy twist on a classic!

      Reply
      • Bernadette says

        January 04, 2015 at 10:34 am

        Thanks, Katie! I love Eggs Benedict, and thought it would be the perfect thing to try to lighten up.

        Reply

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