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Southwestern Eggs Benedict
Serve up Southwestern Eggs Benedict at your next Sunday brunch. A fantastic option when you want to lighten up a classic recipe.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 Servings (2 English Halves, With Toppings, For Each Person)
Calories: 358 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup black beans rinsed & drained
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
- 4 English muffins preferably whole wheat
- 8 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vinegar for poaching eggs
- pinch of salt for poaching eggs
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine black beans and olive oil. Mash with a fork until the black beans are crushed and the mixture starts to stick together.
- Add ground cumin, salt, pepper and cilantro. Stir to combine.
- Split English muffins in half crosswise and toast until golden brown. Place two halves on each of four plates.
- Divide the black bean mixture evenly between the English muffins and spread. Top with avocado slices.
- Poach and drain eggs (see my post on How to: Poach an Egg), set one on top of each prepared English muffin and garnish plate with dollops of salsa.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
2Halves
Calories
358kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
327mg
(109%)
Sodium
620mg
(26%)
Potassium
441mg
(13%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
645IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
0.6mg
(1%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings (2 English Halves, With Toppings, For Each Person)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 358
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2Halves | |
| Calories | 358kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 327mg | 109% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 645IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.