Guilt-Free Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict is hands down one of my favorite meals.  Between the butter, egg yolks, and pork, a traditional Benedict typically contains around 700 calories, 35g of fat, 55g of carbs, and 434mg of cholesterol.  I wanted to create a healthier guilt free version, and this is the product.  I prefer an over easy egg, but you can absolutely poach it instead.  If you're not a fan of Greek yogurt, sub in your favorite Buffalo sauce.  I actually prefer the spicier version!

Ingredients & Nutritional Information:

• 1 English Muffin (Thomas' Light Multigrain)

          Calories: 100, Fat: 1g, Carbs: 26g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 5g

• 2 slices of Ham (Hormel's Smoked Deli Ham)

          Calories: 30, Fat: 0.8g, Carbs: 0.5g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein: 5g

• 1 Egg

          Calories: 78, Fat: 5g, Carbs: 0.6g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein: 6g

• 1 Laughing Cow Wedge (Light Creamy Swiss)

          Calories: 35, Fat: 1.5g, Carbs: 1g, Sugars: 1g, Protein: 2g

For the sauce (optional):

• 3 TBS of Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Plain

          Calories: 24, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 0.6g, Sugars: 1.8g, Protein: 4.2g

• 2 TSP of Fresh Lemon Juice

          Calories: 6, Fat: 0g, Carbs: 2g, Sugars: 0.6g, Protein: 0.1g

• 1 TBS of Spicy Brown Mustard
• Cayenne Pepper & Sea Salt to Taste

Entire Recipe: Calories: 273, Fat: 8.3g, Carbs: 30.7g, Sugars: 5.6g, Protein: 22.3g

*The ingredients can easily be multiplied for more servings.

Directions:

1. Whisk together the spicy brown mustard & Greek yogurt.  Once combined, add the lemon juice, cayenne pepper & sea salt.  Set aside.
2. Toast the English muffin.
3. While toasting, prepare an over easy egg.
4. Top the English muffin with Laughing Cow, ham, egg, and toast for another couple minutes.
5. Microwave the sauce for 30 seconds, stirring after 15.
6. Top the Benedict with sauce & season to taste.