Sunny's Black Bean And Ham Eggs Benedict

Serves: 5

Ewell Douglas

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

56

Spice

48

Sweetness

50

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 tbsps

Olive Oil

2

Romas

Directions:

1

For the black bean patties: Mash the beans in a large bowl, leaving some of the bean texture

2

Stir in the corn, oatmeal, taco seasoning and garlic

3

Stir to combine, taste and then season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper

4

Fold in the egg

5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15 minutes to hydrate the oats

6

In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil on medium heat

7

When the oil begins to swirl a bit, use an ice cream scoop to portion the black bean mixture equally into 4 balls

8

Drop them into the pan, then press each into a patty shape with a spatula

9

Cook on one side until golden and a bit crisp, about 8 minutes

10

Flip and cook on the other side until slightly crisped, 5 to 8 minutes more

11

Remove to individual serving plates

12

For the cream sauce: In a double boiler with the water boiling but not touching the pot above, add a piece of the butter, the yolks, lime juice, a splash of water and a pinch of salt

13

Whisk continuously while the butter melts, then add another piece of butter, working it in until it melts

14

Continue adding the butter pieces one at a time, whisking and melting between additions, until all the pieces are whisked in

15

Taste and adjust with salt if needed

16

Keep warm on the double boiler

17

Divide the ham into 4 servings and place a portion on top of each black bean patty

18

Top each with an egg, drizzle over the sauce and sprinkle with pickles

19

Sprinkle the plate with cilantro and tomatoes

20

Serve warm