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Egg and Cress Sandwich
An Egg and Cress Sandwich is an underrated classic. This simple yet satisfying sandwich is made with boiled eggs, fresh cress, and mayonnaise.
Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 489 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 4 slices bread
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 50 g cress
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
- Add some oil to the pan. Carefully lower 4 Eggs into the pan with a slotted spoon one at a time. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding ice cubes. Once the 6 minutes is up, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to the ice bath immediately. This will stop the cooking process. Leave the eggs in the water for 2 minutes.
- Peel the eggs and put into a bowl. Mash with a fork.
- Add 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise, 50 g Cress, 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper. Mix well.
- Divide the egg mixture between two of the 4 slices Bread and top with the remaining bread.
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Notes
- Once the eggs are done, I immediately place them in cold water to cool them down before peeling them. This helps the shell come off more easily and prevents the egg from overcooking.
- When mashing the eggs, I like to leave some small chunks for texture, but you can mash them to your desired consistency.
- Some chopped chives or spring onions are a nice addition to this sandwich.
- A little pinch of smoked paprika adds a lovely flavour to this too.
- Use a sharp knife when cutting the sandwich, to ensure that the filling doesn't all come oozing out.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
489kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
333mg
(111%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
204mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
486IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
29mg
(161%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 333mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 29mg | 161% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.