Egg mayo, ham and watercress sandwich recipe
Looking for some lunchbox inspiration? Whether you’re packing for your kids or after some al-desko lunch ideas, this egg sandwich is packed with tasty Wiltshire cured ham and a dollop of creamy mayonnaise. Tasty, simple and a real classic.
See method- Serves 1
- 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook
- 296 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 15g light mayonnaise
- 1 x oat-topped wholemeal deli roll
- 1 x slice of Wiltshire cured ham
- 10g watercress
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 1090kJ 296.0kcal
- Fat
- 13g
- Saturates
- 3g
- Salt
- 1.1g
- Sugars
- 4g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 25.9gProtein 17.3gFibre 4.4g
Method
- Boil the egg for 9 mins, then drain and let cool under running water. Shell and coarsely grate into a bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise and mix well with a fork. Spoon the egg mayonnaise onto the bottom half of the bread roll.
- Top with the ham and watercress. Sandwich with the top half. Wrap in cling film, if you like.
- Cook's tip: For a refreshing snack, you could pack cubed cantaloupe melon mixed with some peeled, seeded and chopped cucumber and a little shredded basil.
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