Low Carb Portobello Eggs Benedict Brunch Recipe

Breakfast
Gluten Free
Lunch
Main Dishes
Quick Easy
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Low Carb Portobello Eggs Benedict Brunch
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Description

Imagine starting your day with a dish that's both satisfying and bursting with flavor, a hearty meal that feels indulgent yet nourishing. This brunch recipe features substantial portobello mushroom caps, grilled to tender perfection and offering a delightfully earthy counterpoint to the richness that follows. Think of them as a savory stand-in for your usual breakfast bread.

Each cap becomes a nest for a perfectly poached egg, its yolk a golden treasure ready to spill out and enrich every bite. The crowning glory is a generous dollop of classic Hollandaise sauce, its tangy, buttery notes complementing the earthiness of the mushroom and the delicate flavor of the egg. No proper brunch is complete without crispy bacon, providing a salty, smoky crunch that adds another layer of texture and taste.

To balance the richness, a side of peppery greens, lightly dressed with olive oil and simple seasonings, brings a refreshing counterpoint. For an extra boost of healthy fats and fiber, consider adding slices of creamy avocado, its smooth texture and mild flavor harmonizing beautifully with the other components. This is a meal designed to be enjoyed fresh, its components at their peak flavor and texture.

The combination of the savory mushrooms, creamy egg yolk, rich Hollandaise, and crisp bacon is a symphony of textures and tastes, while the peppery greens and optional avocado add freshness and balance. It's a meal that satisfies your cravings and leaves you feeling energized and ready to tackle the day.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
35 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
500 Kcal

C
Carbs
9 g
Fi
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
4 g

P
Protein
34 g

C
Fats
38 g
Saturated Fats 18 g
Unsaturated Fats 16 g

Cholestrol 425 mg
Sodium 700 mg
Potassium 700 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Portabella mushrooms, raw
    Portabella mushrooms, raw
    6 oz
    2.
    Olive Oil
    Olive Oil
    4 tsp
    3.
    Seasoned salt
    Seasoned salt
    0.25 tsp
    4.
    Avocado oil
    Avocado oil
    1 tbsp
    5.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    2 large
    6.
    Raw egg, yolk
    Raw egg, yolk
    1 large
    7.
    Water
    Water
    1 tbsp
    8.
    Dijon mustard
    Dijon mustard
    0.25 tsp
    9.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    0.25 tsp
    10.
    Butter, salted
    Butter, salted
    1.5 tbsp
    11.
    Salt
    Salt
    1 dash
    12.
    Bacon
    Bacon
    2 slice - 6" long
    13.
    Arugula
    Arugula
    0.75 oz
    14.
    Lemon pepper seasoning
    Lemon pepper seasoning
    0.13 tsp
    15.
    Olive oil
    Olive oil
    0.75 tbsp
    16.
    Lemon juice
    Lemon juice
    0.25 tsp
    17.
    Apple cider vinegar
    Apple cider vinegar
    0.25 tsp

Instructions

    1.
    Prepare 3-ounce large portobello caps by simply removing the core. Rub 1 teaspoon of olive oil into each cap. Flip the caps over so the undersides are exposed, and drizzle an additional teaspoon of olive oil over each cap. Season the undersides with seasoned salt. Meanwhile, begin heating the avocado oil on high heat in a wide pan on the stove.
    2.
    Wait until the oil is hot, then place the mushroom caps in the pan seasoned side down. Use a spatula to gently press and flatten the mushroom caps so the seasoning chars in the oil. After 2-3 minutes, flip the mushroom caps over and gently press them down again. Reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan with a lid. Cook until the mushrooms are tender enough to pierce through with a fork or knife, they You’ve released some liquid into the pan, and have flattened a little bit.
    3.
    To make the poached eggs, bring a pot of water to boiling. You can use a sieve to remove any loose whites from the eggs. When the water is boiling, use a utensil to stir the water around the pot until a little vortex forms in the middle. Turn off the stove heat, pour one egg into the vortex, and let it cook undisturbed in the water. Let the egg cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove it with a slotted spoon, and place the egg over a portobello cap. Repeat the process until all the eggs are poached.
    4.
    To make the hollandaise sauce, whisk together egg yolk, cold water, dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a heat-safe bowl that can fit over the opening of a small pot. Fill the small pot with 1 inch of water and place the mixing bowl over the pot to create a double boiler. Heat the water and double boiler over medium-low heat while continuously stirring the egg yolk mixture so the egg doesn You’t cook. When the mixture is warm, stir the butter into the sauce until all the butter melts and the sauce turns into a thickened, pale yellow hollandaise sauce. Take the sauce away from the stove, and season it with a pinch of salt and any additional seasonings you would like, such as paprika.
    5.
    Pour the warm hollandaise sauce over the eggs benedict. Now, quickly make the bacon and dressed greens. Cook the bacon strips to your liking, and add them to your brunch plate. Tear the arugula, and add it to a mixing bowl. Season the arugula with lemon pepper seasoning. Then, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Pour the dressing over the arugula, and toss your greens before serving alongside the other parts of your meal.