Spring Eggs Benedict with Asparagus & Kumquat Hollandaise (Ayurveda-Inspired Recipe)

Welcome spring with this fresh and nourishing twist on classic Eggs Benedict. Instead of a heavy winter version, this recipe highlights seasonal asparagus and a bright, citrusy kumquat hollandaise sauce. Perfect for a mindful brunch, it balances richness with cleansing spring produce to support digestion, reduce inflammation, and align with the body’s natural rhythms.

This Ayurveda-inspired dish can be enjoyed vegetarian, or with the optional addition of Canadian bacon. Whether you’re looking for a healthy brunch recipe, an elegant spring breakfast idea, or an Ayurvedic seasonal meal, this Spring Eggs Benedict will bring balance, beauty, and flavor to your table.

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Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 2–3)

Benedict Base:

• 2–3 poached eggs

• 1 bunch asparagus

• 1 Tbsp coconut oil

• Gluten-free bread or English muffin (your preference)

• 1 kumquat, sliced thinly

• Optional: Canadian bacon

Kumquat Hollandaise Sauce:

• 3 egg yolks

• 1 kumquat (peeled and seeded)

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Cayenne pepper, to taste

• ½ cup (8 tbsp) grass-fed butter or ghee

Instructions

1. Prepare asparagus: Sauté asparagus in coconut oil until tender. Wrap to keep warm.

2. Cook Canadian bacon (optional): In the same pan, lightly brown Canadian bacon. Wrap to keep warm.

3. Toast bread: Toast bread or muffins. Leave plain—no butter—as they will soak in the sauce and toppings.

4. Poach eggs: Gently poach eggs to your preferred doneness.

5. Make hollandaise: In a blender, combine egg yolks, kumquat, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Blend at high speed. Slowly drizzle in melted butter or ghee to emulsify into a smooth sauce.

6. Assemble: Layer toasted bread, asparagus spears, Canadian bacon (if using), and poached egg. Spoon hollandaise generously over the top. Garnish with sliced kumquat and a pinch of cayenne.

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Ayurveda & Health Benefits

Asparagus

• Qualities/Taste: Bitter, light, and cleansing

• Health Benefits:

  • Purifies the blood

  • Reduces puffiness and water retention

  • Supports healthy digestion and elimination

• Ayurveda Insight:

  • Kapha: Excellent for reducing heaviness and water retention

  • Vata: Can be too drying if overused—pair with healthy fats like ghee

  • Pitta: Cooling and balancing, especially in spring and early summer

Kumquat

• Qualities/Taste: Sour and slightly sweet

• Health Benefits:

  • Stimulates digestive fire (agni)

  • Clears stagnation in the gut

  • Rich in vitamin C, supporting immunity and skin health

• Ayurveda Insight: Balances Kapha and Vata when used in moderation; too much can aggravate Pitta.

Eggs & Ghee

• Nourishing, grounding, and protein-rich—great for energy in the morning.

• Ghee enhances absorption of nutrients and supports healthy digestion.

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