Quick Asparagus Benedict Recipes

ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside., Prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring 2-3 in. water to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently. Break cold eggs, one at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. Holding the dish close to the surface of the water, slip the eggs, one at a time, into the water. , Cook, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until the whites are completely set and the yolks begin to thicken. With a slotted spoon, lift each egg out of the water., To assemble, place 4 pieces of asparagus on each muffin half; top with a poached egg; sprinkle with cheese. Top each with about 3 tablespoons hollandaise sauce; garnish with paprika. Serve immediately.

KALE AND TOMATO EGGS BENEDICT WITH BERRIES

Steps:

• For the sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, 1 tablespoon warm water, lemon juice and cayenne pepper in a blender and process until combined. Scrape out and set aside.
• For the eggs: Fill a wide pot with about 3 inches of water. And the vinegar and bring to a low simmer.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the Canadian bacon and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until golden, about 4 minutes. Add the kale, remove from the heat and stir until the kale wilts, about 2 minutes. Season with pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
• Toast the English muffins in a toaster oven or under a broiler until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Top each with a tomato slice and toast until the tomato is just slightly warm, about 1 minute. Top each tomato slice with the Canadian bacon-kale mixture.
• Crack each egg into a separate mug or bowl, and slip them one at a time into the simmering water. Cook until the whites are at desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on each English muffin. Drizzle with the hollandaise. Serve each with 1/2 cup of berries and a glass of milk.

QUICK AND EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Beat egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Slowly stream melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking to incorporate.
• Heat in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds; whisk.

QUICHE A LA BENEDICT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir asparagus until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
• Stir Canadian bacon, grated onion, and garlic into the asparagus; cook and stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove skillet from heat, cover, and set aside.
• Whisk eggs, cream, biscuit mix, butter, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
• Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish; spread asparagus mixture into the crust.
• Spread Colby-Monterey Jack cheese over the asparagus mixture in an even layer, and pour the egg mixture slowly over the quiche.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is lightly puffed and browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

MOCK HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Melt the butter (I use 'I can't believe it's not butter' light) in the microwave
• 2. Whisk in the mayonnaise (I use Hellmann's light) and the lemon juice
• 3. Let sit at room temperature until veggies are cooked, then pour sauce directly onto them. The heat from the veggies heats the sauce.
• 4. This is a great quickie sauce for broccoli, asparagus or quick eggs benedict.

SAUTéED ASPARAGUS WITH BUTTER & PARMESAN

Steps:

• Slice the asparagus on a sharp diagonal about 1/2 inch thick, leaving the tips whole. Melt the butter in a large (12-inch) skillet over moderate heat. Add the asparagus and season with the salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the asparagus is just tender, 5 to 6 minutes, lowering the heat if needed to keep the asparagus from browning. Don't overcook; the asparagus will soften a little more as it cools.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the parsley and 3 tablespoons of the cheese. Transfer to a serving bowl, top with the remaining cheese, and serve immediately.

EGGS BENEDICT WITH ASPARAGUS AND BRIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cut off and discard the woody ends from the asparagus and boil the spears for 5 minutes, or until fork- tender but still firm. Drain, transfer to a dish, and sprinkle the lemon juice on top.
• Heat a wide 3-quart saucepan of water over medium heat and add a pinch of salt. Poach the eggs.
• Place the English muffins on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Top each muffins half with 3 asparagus spears and 2 slices of Brie. Bake for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
• Top each muffins half with a poached egg and 1 tablespoon of the Hollandaise sauce and season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

EASY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the butter into four pieces, place in a 1-quart glass measure or bowl, and microwave, covered with a paper towel, on high, until almost melted, 45 seconds to 1 minute. Remove butter from the microwave and stir until completely melted.
• Separate eggs, placing the yolks in a small bowl and setting the whites aside for another purpose. Beat the yolks well with a whisk or fork, then add to the butter and stir well.
• Add cream and lemon juice to egg mixture and stir well. Microwave mixture, uncovered, on high, until just slightly thick, about 1 to 2 minutes, stopping every 20 seconds to stir with a fork. Remove sauce from microwave and stir in mustard.
• NOTE: Sauce may be kept warm for up to 2 hours in an insulated container. Or cool the sauce to room temperature and refrigerate it in a covered microwave-safe container for up to 24 hours. To re-warm, cover container with plastic wrap, pierce wrap with a knife to vent, and microwave on 50 percent power until heated through, about 3 to 4 minutes, stopping to stir halfway through. Do not allow sauce to boil.

BLENDER HOLLANDAISE

Steps:

• Put the yolks in a blender or food processor.
• Blend on low speed for a couple of seconds, just to whisk the eggs.
• With the machine running, slowly pour in the boiling water, then, (with the machine still running) very, very, VERY slowly pour in the hot melted butter.
• Be patient- you must pour the butter in in the thinnest of streams, like fast drops, or the sauce will break.
• Add the lemon juice, salt to taste and the cayenne.
• If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more boiling water.
• Will hold, sitting in a bowl of warm water, for hours.

QUICK ASPARAGUS BENEDICT

Steps:

• Place a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to broil.
• Trim off about an inch from the bottom of the asparagus and peel about halfway up. Toss the asparagus with the olive oil on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper and broil until slightly blistered and tender, about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and set aside.
• Fill a large straight-sided skillet with about 2 inches of water and bring it to a bare simmer over medium heat. Add the vinegar. Crack an egg into a cup and gently slip it into the water. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, gently scoop the eggs from the water and blot dry with a paper towel.
• To serve, divide the asparagus among 4 plates and sprinkle with the chopped dill. Top each serving with a poached egg, drizzle with a quarter of the sauce and garnish with a sprig of dill.

ASPARAGUS EGGS BENEDICT

Steps:

• 1. In a small saucepan, combine all sauce ingredients (1st 8 ingredients)and blend well. Heat over medium-low heat until hot; then keep warm until ready to serve. In a large non-stick skillet, bring 1 cup water to a boil. Add asparagus; return to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 3 to 6 min. or until tender but not mushy. Remove from skillet, cover to keep warm but be careful that the cooking process doesn't continue and over cook them. Discard water and spray same skillet with non-stick spray. Add egg product, salt and pepper; mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently to scramble. Cook until set. To serve: place 2 English muffin halves on each plate. Top each with eggs, asparagus and 3 TBS (or more) sauce. (Note: if the sauce seems to thicken too much, add a touch of milk, heating first so not to cool down sauce) Sprinkle with paprika if desired and serve immediately