Avocado 'Hollandaise' with Eggs, Ham and Spinach

Recipe By:

Australian Avocados

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

25 minutes

Serves:

Make a delicious avocado hollandaise sauce for poached eggs and serve with ham and spinach. Enjoy this breakfast recipe as a Sunday breakfast idea.

Avocado 'Hollandaise'

Ingredients

Method

Scoop avocado flesh into a food processor, add lemon juice and process until smooth
Gradually add oil and hot water and add cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste
Transfer to a small heatproof bowl and set aside

Poaching Eggs, Spinach and Ham

Ingredients

Method

Heat a greased non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add spinach and toss until just wilted. Set aside and keep warm
To poach eggs, bring about 5cm of water to the boil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and allow the water to simmer
Break an egg into a cup and slide into simmering water. Quickly repeat 3 more eggs
Gently spoon water over eggs and poach for about 3-4 minutes or until yolks are almost set
Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs from water and drain on paper towel. Keep warm
Repeat using remaining 4 eggs
Toast bread
Heat avocado 'Hollandaise' in a microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds or until warm
To serve, top toast with wilted spinach, ham and eggs and spoon over avocado 'Hollandaise'. Sprinkle with chives and serve