breakfast

Poached Eggs & Asparagus with Lighter Hollandaise

Name: Poached Eggs & Asparagus with Lighter Hollandaise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 12 asparagus spears; 3 tbsp Greek yogurt; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Juice of ½ lemon; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt, white pepper, chives

A more relaxed take on eggs Benedict that skips the butter-heavy hollandaise; the yogurt version is lighter and kinder to the day after a poor night's sleep.

10 min prep · 12 min cook · 22 min in total · serves 2

What you need

4 eggs
12 asparagus spears
3 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt, white pepper, chives

What to do

1Steam or blanch asparagus 4 min; drain.
2Poach eggs 3 min.
3Whisk yogurt, mustard, lemon, and oil into a light sauce; season.
4Arrange asparagus on plates; top with eggs; drizzle sauce.
5Scatter chives.

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