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Asparagus Benedict with Chèvre-Dijon Sauce Recipe
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Asparagus Benedict with Chèvre-Dijon Sauce Recipe

18 ingredients 50 min 2 to 4 servings openrecipes
Asparagus Benedict with Chèvre-Dijon Sauce Recipe

This vegetarian Benedict recipe tops crusty bread with sautéed asparagus and leeks, poached eggs, and a simple, tangy chèvre-Dijon sauce.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

971
Calories
38g
Protein
35g
Fat
126g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Goat Cheese 1 oz (28g) 103
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Asparagus 6 spears (90g) 27
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Mustard 1 tsp (5g) yellow 3
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces chèvre (fresh goat cheese)
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
  • 1 medium leek , quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (white and light green parts only)
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 8 ounces asparagus , ends trimmed and cut on the bias 1/8 inch thick
  • 8 cups water (2 quarts)
  • 4 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 slices country bread , such as pain au levain
  • Unsalted butter
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves (optional)

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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