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.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:8 mins

Total Time:13 mins

Servings: 4

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)

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

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).

Step 4

Whisk continuously for 6-8 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Be careful not to overheat, as the eggs can scramble.

Step 5

Remove the bowl from the heat and taste the sauce, adjusting the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 6

For optional spice variation, stir in the cayenne pepper at this stage.

Step 7

For optional herbal variation, mix in chopped fresh dill right after removing the bowl from heat.

Step 8

For optional citrus variation, fold in the lemon zest along with the other ingredients before heating.

Step 9

Transfer the sauce to a serving container and use immediately, or cover and keep warm for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(367.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	565.1

Total Fat 43.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 393.5mg	0%
Sodium 1397.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 30.1g	0%

Vitamin D 36.6IU	0%
Calcium 343.3mg	0%
Iron 1.4mg	0%
Potassium 439.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.2%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 10.6%