Open Croque Madame

Prep + cook time: 15 mins

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 bunch asparagus (90g), sliced thinly lengthways
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • 2 large eggs (50g each)
  • 2 slices wholemeal sourdough (100g)
  • 5g butter, softened
  • 3 tsp dijon mustard
  • 100g thinly sliced
  • lean ham
  • 2 tbsp grated gruyere, cheddar or mozzarella
  • 50g baby rocket

Directions:

  1. Place asparagus in a heatproof bowl, pour over boiling water from a kettle; stand for 30 secs. Drain and cool under cold running water.
  2. Heat a small non-stick frying pan over high heat; spray with oil. Cook eggs until whites are set and yolks are cooked to your liking.
  3. Preheat a grill or sandwich press. Grill bread for 1 min each side or until golden. 
  4. Spread butter and mustard over toast; top with ham and cheese.
  5. Place toasts under a grill (or in a sandwich press with the top slightly ajar); grill for 1 min or until cheese melts. Top with egg, asparagus and rocket; season to taste.

NUTRITIONAL COUNT PER SERVING

12.4g total fat (4.5g saturated fat); 1250kJ (298 cal); 21.5g carbohydrate; 21.6g protein; 6.6g fibre