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Healthier Eggs Benedict with Zucchini Sweet Potato Fritters

Whether you're entertaining or relaxing, this recipe hits the spot.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Breakfast

Ingredients

Fritter Ingredients:
  • 1 cup grated zucchini about 1 small zucchini
  • 1/2 cup grated peeled sweet potato
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 egg whites save the yolks for the hollandaise sauce
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Flavor God Garlic Lover's Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp each of black pepper and chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Hollandaise Sauce Ingredients (adapted from Neil's Healthy Meals):
  • 1/2 cup fat free plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 egg yolks leftover from the fritters
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Other Ingredients:
  • 4 poached eggs
  • 4 slices Jones All Natural Uncured Canadian Bacon
  • Optional: chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

Get the Fritters Ready
    Cup of Yum
  1. Place grated zucchini and sweet potato in a strainer and compress with a paper towel to squeeze out liquid.  Remove from strainer and wrap in double layer of paper towels.  Set aside to continue drawing out liquid.
  2. Toss together chopped onion, minced garlic, bread crumbs, black pepper and chili powder in a medium bowl.  Set aside.
Make the Hollandaise
  1. Fill a small saucepan with about 1" of water and heat until just simmering, when small bubbles begin to form around the pan.  Lower heat to continue simmering.
  2. In a heat-safe bowl that fits over the small saucepan without touching the water, whisk together Greek yogurt, 2 egg yolks and vinegar.  Place bowl over simmering water and continuously whisk for 12-15 minutes, or until hollandaise begins to thicken (be patient, it will thicken).
  3. Remove bowl from heat and whisk in Dijon mustard.  Set aside.
Cook the Fritters
  1. Mix grated zucchini and sweet potato into bread crumb mixture, then mix in egg whites until well combined.
  2. Heat large shallow pan over medium high heat.  Add olive oil and continue to heat until oil is hot.  Form 4 patties out of zucchini mixture, then add to pan and flatten with a spatula.  Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.  Plate 2 fritters per plate and set aside.
  3. Heat Canadian Bacon over medium high heat until lightly browned and place one slice on top of each fritter.
Assemble
  1. Poach eggs and add on top of Canadian Bacon, then gently spoon hollandaise sauce on top of eggs.  Sprinkle with black pepper and chives.

Notes

  • Hollandaise recipe adapted from Neil's Healthy Meals.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 16g (25%) Cholesterol 581mg (194%) Sodium 856mg (36%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 16g 25%
Cholesterol 581mg 194%
Sodium 856mg 36%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.