Artichoke Benedict Recipes

Steps:

• To prepare the Mock Hollandaise Sauce: In a 1-cup microwaveable liquid measure, combine the egg substitute and the spread. Microwave on low (20%) for 1 minute, stirring once halfway through cooking, until the spread is softened.
• Stir the lemon juice and mustard into the egg substitute mixture. Microwave on low for 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until thickened. Stir in the pepper.
• If the mixture curdles, transfer to a blender and process on low speed for 30 seconds, until smooth.
• For the Artichokes Benedict: Wash the artichokes. Cut off the stems at the base and remove the small bottom leaves. Stand the artichokes upright in a deep saucepan filled with 2"-3" of salted water. Cover and boil gently, 35-45 minutes. Turn the artichokes upside down to drain.
• Spread the leaves open like flower petals. With a spoon, carefully remove the center petals and the fuzzy center from the artichoke bottoms and discard. Keep the artichokes warm.
• Brown the Canadian bacon in a skillet and poach the eggs in boiling salted water. Place a bacon slice into each artichoke. Top with a poached egg and 2 tablespoons of Mock Hollandaise Sauce. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F
• Toss artichoke bottoms with 2 teaspoons oil and 2 teaspoons oregano.
• Place them top-side down on half of a large baking sheet.
• Spread pancetta in an even layer on the other half.
• Roast until the artichokes are just beginning to brown and the pancetta is crispy, 12 to 14 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice and water in a small bowl until smooth.
• Beat eggs and egg whites in a large bowl.
• Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the eggs and cook, folding and stirring frequently with a heatproof rubber spatula until almost set, about 2 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and fold in cream cheese, the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and salt.
• To serve, divide the artichoke bottoms among 4 plates.
• Top each artichoke with equal portions scrambled egg, crispy pancetta and creamy lemon sauce.
• Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.
• **Shopping tip: Artichoke bottoms can be purchased in 14-ounce cans-found near other canned vegetables. If unavailable, substitute two 14-ounce cans rinsed and halved artichoke hearts.