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Vegetarian Eggs Benedict ...
Eggs Benedict is a dish consisting of two halves of an English muffins, usually topped with smoked bacon or ham, poached eggs, and the crucial ingredient, hollandaise sauce.
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tsp. minced garlic
2 Tbs. pinenuts
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan
1 Tbs. olive oil
four 1/2 inch thick tomato slices
four 1/2 inch thick eggplant slices
2 English muffins -- halved
4 eggs
With contemporary eating habits trending toward the heart-healthy, however. For the vegetarian replace the meat with oceanically-derived foodstuffs.
Combine basil, garlic, pinenuts, salt and pepper, in a food processor, until
well combined. Next add half oil and puree. Add remaining oil and cheese until
blended. Brush tomato and eggplant slices with oil and roast in a preheated
oven for five minutes, turning once. Lightly brush muffins with pesto and toast
under broiler. Poach eggs.
To assemble, put muffin on plate, stack tomato and eggplant on top of each serving.
Carefully place egg on top and drizzle with pesto.