Easter Recipe

Artichoke-Scrambled Eggs Benedict

Roasted artichoke bottoms stand in for English muffins in this quick yet elegant supper. Substitute roasted mushrooms for the pancetta for a vegetarian option. Serve with roasted new potatoes or a tossed salad.

4 servings

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

• 8 canned artichoke bottoms, (1 1/2 cans), rinsed (see Shopping Tip)
• 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
• 1/3 cup chopped pancetta
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons non-fat plain yogurt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon water
• 6 large eggs
• 4 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Toss artichoke bottoms with 2 teaspoons oil and 2 teaspoons oregano. Place them top-side down on half of a large baking sheet. Spread pancetta in an even layer on the other half. Roast until the artichokes are just beginning to brown and the pancetta is crispy, 12 to 14 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice and water in a small bowl until smooth. Beat eggs and egg whites in a large bowl.
4. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook, folding and stirring frequently with a heatproof rubber spatula until almost set, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and fold in cream cheese, the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano and salt.
5. To serve, divide the artichoke bottoms among 4 plates. Top each artichoke with equal portions scrambled egg, crispy pancetta and creamy lemon sauce. Garnish with oregano sprigs, if desired.

• Shopping tip: Artichoke bottoms can be purchased in 14-ounce cans—found near other canned vegetables. If unavailable, substitute two 14-ounce cans rinsed and halved artichoke hearts.

Per serving: 282 calories; 19 g fat ( 6 g sat , 7 g mono ); 333 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 17 gprotein; 3 g fiber; 737 mg sodium; 171 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Selenium (44% daily value).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 2 medium fat meat, 2 fat

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/artichoke_scrambled_eggs_benedict.html

Brighton Marathon

Date: 15 April 2012

On April 15th 2012 Brighton is hosting its 3rd Marathon with people competing from all over the world.  We catch up with our very own PT and Marathon Man, Joe Addison who will be competing this year, first at Brighton and then in the London Marathon one week later.  There is a twist… Joe will be running barefoot!  Joe started training for the Marathon in 2008 and ran the London Marathon in 2009.  However due to knee problems switched to barefoot running and has already run 3 Marathons plus lots of shorter distances, shoeless for various charities.  Joe explained that when he was a ‘shoe’ runner, he used to suffer quite badly with runners knee and IT Band syndrome and his research led him to barefoot running.  Since he discovered barefoot running, he suffers much less aches and pains and is also faster over 5k, 10k and marathon distances and hasn’t looked back since!  This year Joe will be raising money for Macmillan cancer Care in memory of his Dad who passed away in 2010.  If you would like to sponsor Joe and support this very worthwhile charity then you can go to: www.justgiving.com/barefootaddison or text BFJA80 and the amount (eg £10).  Good Luck Joe!