Asparagus, Egg, and Ham Sandwiches

Asparagus, Egg, and Ham Sandwiches

Ingredients:
24 thin stalks asparagus or 12 thick stalks, trimmed
4 slices seven-grain bread
4 tsp Dijon mustard
8 slices 97% fat-free ham
2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and sliced
8 thin slices tomatoes
2 slices provolone cheese, cut into thin strips

Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. In skillet of simmering water, cook asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain well.
3. Place bread slices on baking sheet. Broil 3 to 4 in (7.5 to 10 cm) from heat for 1 minute each side,
or until bread is toasted.
4. On each bread slice, spread 1 tsp mustard, then arrange 2 slices of ham, 6 thin or 3 thick asparagus
spears, half of 1 sliced egg, 2 tomato slices, and a quarter of the provolone strips.
5. Broil sandwiches for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden brown and sandwich is
heated through.