Name: Asparagus with ham, eggs and garlic crumbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 eggs, at room temperature; 50 gram butter; 1 cup (70g) coarse breadcrumbs; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 3 bunch asparagus (500g), trimmed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 200 gram ham off the bone, sliced thinly; 2 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Asparagus with ham, eggs and garlic crumbs

Whether you're serving is as part of a big family dinner spread or a light lunch, this super tasty plate is sure to keep you full, healthy and your tastebuds happy.

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Serves 8

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

Ingredients

4 eggs, at room temperature

50 gram butter

1 cup (70g) coarse breadcrumbs

1 clove garlic, crushed

3 bunch asparagus (500g), trimmed

1 tablespoon olive oil

200 gram ham off the bone, sliced thinly

2 tablespoon finely chopped chives

Method

1.Place eggs in a medium saucepan; add enough hot tap water to just cover eggs; bring to the boil, boil for 3 minutes. Drain eggs; place immediately into a bowl of cold water; cool. Peel eggs; cut into quarters.

2.Meanwhile, melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until golden.

3.Brush asparagus with oil; cook asparagus and ham on a large heated, oiled grill plate (or barbecue or frying pan) over medium heat for 4 minutes, turning occasionally, or until asparagus is tender and ham lightly charred.

4.Place asparagus on a serving plate; top with eggs, ham, garlic breadcrumbs and chives; season.

Cooking eggs is an exact science, so refrigerated eggs will require longer cooking to compensate for their chill. For fried and poached eggs, very fresh eggs are best, however for boiled eggs, slightly older eggs are easier to shell.
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