The perfect start to the day, this healthy breakfast will provide lots of energy for the morning ahead without being too heavy. Serve it with a glass of fresh orange juice.
Parmesan Toasts with Avocado & Parma Ham Crisps
5 September 2018
The perfect start to the day, this healthy breakfast will provide lots of energy for the morning ahead without being too heavy. Serve it with a glass of fresh orange juice.
Category
Starter
Serves
2
Preperation Time
10 Minutes
Cooking Time
10 Minutes
Ingredients
2–4 slices Parma ham
depending on size
2 large eggs
lightly beaten
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
25g/1oz butter
2 thick slices country-style bread
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
1Place the slices of Parma ham in a dry, non-stick skillet and cook over a medium heat for 3–4 minutes, turning once, until crisp. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper
2Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, milk and Parmesan together in a wide, shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Dunk both sides of each slice of bread in the egg mixture then leave to soak briefly
3Wipe the skillet clean with kitchen paper, then add the butter and melt over a medium heat. Add the egg-soaked bread to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes on each side until golden and slightly crisp
4Place the Parmesan toasts on two serving plates and top with the rocket and avocado. Squeeze a little lemon juice over the avocado to stop it browning and top with the Parma ham. Finish with a grind of black pepper and a drizzle of maple syrup, if using. Serve straightaway
5To serve:,2 handfuls rocket leaves,1 avocado, halved, stone removed, peeled and cubed,squeeze of lemon juice,maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)