Healthier Hollandaise Sauce with Variations
Elevate your dishes with this lighter twist on a classic—Healthier Hollandaise Sauce with Variations. Made with creamy Greek yogurt and heart-healthy olive oil, this guilt-free rendition retains all the rich, velvety texture you love without the heavy butter. A bright splash of fresh lemon juice and a hint of Dijon mustard enhance the flavor, while optional mix-ins like cayenne pepper, fresh dill, or zesty lemon zest allow you to tailor the sauce to your taste. Prepared in just 15 minutes using a simple double-boiler technique, it's the perfect accompaniment to brunch favorites like eggs Benedict, steamed asparagus, or roasted salmon. Whether you're watching your calories or simply exploring a modern twist, this sauce is a versatile, flavorful upgrade to your repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 large Egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 0.125 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional for spice variation)
- 1 teaspoon Chopped fresh dill (optional for herbal variation)
- 1 unit Zest of 1 lemon (optional for citrus variation)
Instructions
In a heatproof glass or stainless steel bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, egg yolks, Dijon mustard, salt, white pepper, and water.
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water (creating a makeshift double boiler).
Whisk continuously for 6-8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Be careful not to overheat, as the eggs can scramble.
Remove the bowl from the heat and taste the sauce, adjusting the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
For optional spice variation, stir in the cayenne pepper at this stage.
For optional herbal variation, mix in chopped fresh dill right after removing the bowl from heat.
For optional citrus variation, fold in the lemon zest along with the other ingredients before heating.
Transfer the sauce to a serving container and use immediately, or cover and keep warm for up to 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 1397 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 343 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 440 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
