Open Faced Sandwich with Prosciutto and Basil

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    14 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    3731 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Open Faced Sandwich with Prosciutto and Basil

This open faced sandwich is a simple breakfast toast with the flavors of Italy! So easy to prepare, and every bit as satisfying!

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Ingredients

Servings

For the Poached Eggs

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar

For the Open Faced Sandwich

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 4 lices Italian bread, toasted
  • 4-8 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 ripe tomato (like Roma or heirloom), sliced
  • 3 radishes, thinly sliced
  • 1 roasted red pepper in oil, drained and coarsely chopped
  • 4 prosciutto slices (or your favorite Italian cured meat)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed shelled pistachios
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Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan full of water to a boil. Line a plate with paper towels.
  2. Remove the water from the egg whites for a neater-looking poached egg. Crack an egg into a small fine mesh sieve over a small bowl. Gently swirl in the sieve, then transfer the egg to a ramekin or small glass. Repeat with the remaining eggs, transferring them to separate ramekins.
  3. Poach the eggs. When the water is boiling, stir in the vinegar. Use a wooden spoon to stir the water to create a vortex. Quickly add the egg to the middle of the vortex and cook for exactly 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the egg to the paper towel-lined plate and top with a sprinkle of salt. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
  4. Make the whipped ricotta. Place the ricotta, olive oil, oregano in a small mixing bowl and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whip with a fork until fluffy.
  5. Build the sandwich. Spread the whipped ricotta cheese on the toasted bread. Top with the basil, tomato, radish, red pepper, Prosciutto, egg, and pistachios. Enjoy!

Notes

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  • olive oil
  • used in this recipe.
  • simply leave off the prosciutto. 
  • Feel free to skip the eggs, or swap with fried or boiled.
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  • For a vegetarian version of this recipe, simply leave off the prosciutto. 
  • Feel free to skip the eggs, or swap with fried or boiled.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 373.1kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 18.5g (6%) Protein 17.7g (35%) Fat 25.5g (39%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g Monounsaturated Fat 11.5g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 200.6mg (67%) Sodium 429.8mg (18%) Potassium 316.3mg (9%) Fiber 2.1g (8%) Sugar 3.1g (6%) Vitamin A 856.4IU (17%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 205mg (21%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3731 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 373.1kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 18.5g 6%
Protein 17.7g 35%
Fat 25.5g 39%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g 19%
Monounsaturated Fat 11.5g 58%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 200.6mg 67%
Sodium 429.8mg 18%
Potassium 316.3mg 7%
Fiber 2.1g 8%
Sugar 3.1g 6%
Vitamin A 856.4IU 17%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 205mg 21%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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