Asparagus With Ham, Eggs and Garlic Crumbs

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 15 g butter
• 1/2 cup coarse breadcrumbs
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 250 g asparagus
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 100 g ham, thinly sliced
• fresh chives, finely chopped (to garnish)
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Place eggs in saucepan and cover with hot water (from the tap is fine). Bring to the boil and boil for 3 minutes. Drain eggs and place in a bowl of cold water to cool. Peel eggs and cut into quarters.

2. 2

   Melt butter in frying pan and add breadcrumbs and garlic. Cook over medium heat until crisp and golden.

3. 3

   Snap asparagus spears in half (by holding by each end) and discard hard ends.

4. 4

   Brush asparagus with oil and cook asparagus and ham on barbeque over medium heat, turning frequently, until asparagus is tender and ham is crispy.

5. 5

   Place asparagus on serving plate and top with eggs, ham and garlic breadcrumbs. Sprinkle with chives and salt and ground black pepper if using.