Italian Eggs Bendicto |
The hubby came up with the brilliant idea of making an egg dish. We both love brunch and Eggs Benedict. But as vegetarians yummy brunch classics rarely pass our lips these days. So those bare polenta cakes screamed Eggs Benedicto!
Eggs Benedicto
3 polenta cakes
2 tbs olive oil
Tomato-Basil Topping
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 onion finely chopped
1 tomato chopped
1 small clove of garlic minced
Splash of water
3 tbs fresh basil in chiffonade
**If you don't know how to chiffonade click here**
Salt and pepper to taste.
3 eggs
Heat the olive oil in non-stick frying pan on med-high heat.. When hot add polenta cakes and cook until a golden crust with toast points are on both sides. Remove and place aside in a dish. Keep warm.
Reduce to medium heat. Add onions and cook for two minutes. Add oil if needed. Next add garlic, tomato and water. Salt and pepper to taste. When the tomatoes are visibly cooked add the basil place. Cook 10-15 more seconds then place in a bowl and keep warm.
Wipe out the pan. And prepare as you like to fry the eggs. Cook the eggs over easy. The key to this dish is a lovely runny yolk.
Assemble the dish. Place the polenta then add the egg and top with the tomato-basil topping. You can also used poached eggs and/or top with Parmesan cheese.
To make vegan friendly simply remove the eggs.