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Eggs Benedict

Serves: 4 

Prep. time: 10 minutes

Total time: Less than 30 Minutes 

Syns per serving:     Extra Easy: 3           Red: 3         Green :

 

Ingredients

 

225g fresh spinach 

Juice of ½ lemon 

tbsp fat free natural fromage frais 

1 tbsp freshly chopped tarragon 

salt and freshly ground black pepper 

4 slices wholemeal toast from a 400g loaf 

4 slices ham, all visible fat removed 

4 poached eggs

 

Method 

1) Place the spinach in a large pan with the lemon juice and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Drain off any juice and keep warm. 

2) For the sauce. Season the fromage frais with the tarragon and a little salt and black pepper. Heat gently for 1-2 minutes until warm. Don't boil or the fromage frais will separate. 

3) To assemble. Place a slice of toast on each plate and cover with a slice of ham. Pile on the spinach and top with a poached egg. Spoon over the sauce and serve immediately

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