Hollandaise sauce is a classic culinary staple that enhances the flavor of various dishes. While traditional hollandaise sauce can be high in fat and calories, it's possible to create a healthier version that retains its rich taste. This article explores a selection of healthier hollandaise sauce recipes, offering variations to suit different dietary preferences and tastes. From low-fat options using Greek yogurt or tofu to vegan versions made with plant-based milks, discover healthier alternatives to the classic hollandaise sauce.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HEALTHIER HOLLANDAISE SAUCE WITH VARIATIONS
This still has egg and butter, but buttermilk helps lighten it up. Is low-carb, low saturated fat, low cholesterol, low sodium and even heart healthy according to realage.com . Great for healthier Eggs Benedict or served over steamed asparagus, green beans or even Brussels sprouts. Includes variations for Sauce Moutarde (with mustard) and Sauce Maltaise (with orange juice) as well as microwave reheating directions. From Eating Well.
Provided by Tee Lee
Categories Sauces
Time 18m
Yield 2 Tablespoon servings, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Cook, swirling the pan, until butter turns golden, 30 to 60 seconds.
- Pour into a small bowl and set aside.
- Whisk 1/4 cup buttermilk, cornstarch, salt and cayenne (and mustard, if using) in a heavy medium saucepan until smooth.
- In a small bowl, lightly beat egg.
- Whisk egg and remaining 1/2 cup buttermilk into cornstarch mixture.
- Set saucepan over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until mixture comes to a simmer (low boil).
- Cook, whisking, for 15 more seconds.
- Remove from heat and whisk in lemon juice (or orange juice, if using) and reserved golden butter.
- Serve hot or warm.
- MAKE AHEAD TIP:Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a microwave on High for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, stirring once.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 30, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 24.9, Sodium 154, Carbohydrate 2.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 1.3
This Healthy Hollandaise sauce is an easy, quick (5 minute) blender Hollandaise that's also Weight Watchers friendly! It's a lighter and low-fat Hollandaise sauce that's perfect on eggs benedict, vegetables and meat.
Provided by Terri Gilson
Categories condiment
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend everything together 1-2 mins until smooth.
- Heat in microwave on full power (covered ) for 45-60 seconds or until consistency of gravy.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 tbsp, Calories 71 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 6 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
EASY EXTRA-LEMONY HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
No double-boiler, no blender, and va-va-voom flavor! This extra-lemony hollandaise is fantastic over asparagus or eggs Benedict, and a great complement to salmon or other fish. Gutsy enough to stand up to red meats for a variation on steak Oscar, too!
Provided by AmandaRekenwith
Time 20m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Whisk egg yolks and water together in a small saucepan over low heat. Slowly whisk in melted butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce begins to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Slowly add lemon juice, stirring until incorporated. Cook until sauce achieves desired thickness, 3 to 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Cholesterol 121.3 mg, Fat 17 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 3.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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