Mexican Eggs Benedict (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 butternut squash
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 large avocado, smashed with a fork
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170 grams ground chorizo (approximately 5 chorizo sausages, removed from casings)
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp white vinegar
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1 jalapeño, sliced
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1 tbsp chopped cilantro
→ Chipotle Hollandaise
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2 egg yolks
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp chopped chipotle pepper in adobo (or 1 tsp chipotle powder)
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1/4 cup hot melted butter (or ghee for Paleo/Whole30)
# Instructions:
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Peel the butternut squash and cut the long neck into slices approximately 1/2 inch in thickness. Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Brush each butternut squash slice with olive oil and grill for approximately 5-6 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the squash is slightly tender. Transfer the slices to the oven set on very low heat to keep warm while preparing the remaining components.
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In a tall container, add the egg yolks, salt, lime juice and chipotle pepper. Insert an immersion blender and blend for 30 seconds. Very slowly drizzle the melted butter or ghee into the container while blending. If you don't have an immersion blender, this can also be done in a standard blender.
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Cook the ground chorizo in a pan, breaking up the meat with a fork into a crumbly texture.
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Bring a pot filled with approximately 8 cm of water to a boil and add the white vinegar. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and move a spoon quickly in a circular motion to create a whirlpool. Crack an egg into the middle and cook for 4 minutes before removing with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
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Place two butternut squash slices on each plate. Top each slice with smashed avocado, chorizo meat, a poached egg, and spoon the hollandaise sauce over the top. Garnish with jalapeños and cilantro before serving.
# Notes:
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This Mexican-inspired eggs benedict substitutes traditional English muffins with grilled butternut squash slices for a grain-free alternative.