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Swiss Chard Eggs Benedict
5 from 4 votes

Swiss Chard Eggs Benedict

I love this lighter take on Eggs Benedict made with Canadian bacon, Swiss chard and poached eggs on a whole wheat English muffin. Perfect for breakfast or brunch!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 bunch (6 cups Swish Chard, washed well, stems and leaves separated)
  • 1/2 cup white onion (diced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 4 lices Canadian bacon
  • 4 egg large
  • 2 English Muffin toasted and split, light multi-grain or gluten-free

Instructions

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  1. Dice the stems of the chard, and slice the leaves.
  2. Crack eggs into individual small cups or ramekins.
  3. Heat a large skillet on medium-low heat; heat the butter and oil until melted.
  4. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add vinegar and salt. Reduce to simmer.
  5. Add the onions with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
  6. Use a spoon to stir the water so it is spinning around in a circle. This will keep the egg whites from spreading out away from the yolk.
  7. Bring the heat up to medium-high, and add the stems with 1/4 cup water, cover and cook until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  8. Carefully drop eggs one at a time into the center of the pot.
  9. Add the chard leaves with 1/2 teaspoon salt; cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside on a dish and keep warm.
  10. Simmer for 2 minutes then turn off the heat. Cover and let sit for 2 more minutes.
  11. To the skillet on medium-high heat, add the ham and cook until lightly browned on each side, about 1 minute. Set aside.
  12. Gently remove eggs with a slotted spoon and place on plate lined with paper towels.
  13. Divide the muffin half among 4 plates.
  14. Top each muffin half with a piece of ham, 1/4 of the chard and top with 1 egg.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Egg Benedict Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25.5g (9%) Protein 19.5g (39%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 202mg (67%) Sodium 1136mg (47%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4.5g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Egg Benedict
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25.5g 9%
Protein 19.5g 39%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 202mg 67%
Sodium 1136mg 47%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4.5g 9%

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