Senfeier -- Eggs in Mustard Sauce (German)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is a cost-effective alternative.

Melt 30 g of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the melted butter and sauté until translucent, avoiding browning.

Sprinkle 20 g of flour over the onions and sauté for about 1 minute.

Slowly add 150 ml of cold vegetable broth while stirring to avoid lumps.

Add 350 ml of milk gradually, stirring well to combine.

Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, starting with about half a teaspoon of salt.

Stir in 4-5 tablespoons of mustard and mix until well combined.

Squeeze in about a tablespoon of lemon juice and stir.

Boil 4 eggs for 8 minutes for medium-boiled eggs.

Assemble the dish by pouring the mustard sauce over the boiled eggs and garnish with chives.

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