A.B.E. Sandwich

Name: A.B.E. Sandwich (Like a B.L.T., but not. Roasted asparagus, bacon and egg)


Active Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Yield: Serves 2


Ingredients:

• 12 thin asparagus spears, bottoms trimmed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Coarse salt
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1-2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
• 2 8-inch pieces of baguette cut horizontally and toasted
• 2 slices really good bacon, cooked and drained of excess grease
• 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
• Coarse salt
• ½ cup washed and dried baby arugula

Special Equipment:

• oven, baking tray, small bowl, cooking pan

Directions:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the asparagus on a baking tray with sides. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the salt. Shake pan gently to distribute. Place in the oven and cook for about five minutes, until crisp tender.
• In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the sriracha sauce.  Generously spread the sauce over both insides of the bread.
• Place a slice of bacon on each bottom slice of bread. Top with the roasted asparagus. Sprinkle with the chopped egg and salt. Divide the arugula between the two sandwiches. Cover with the tops, cut each 8-inch sandwich in half and serve.

credits to opb.org


Cook's Notes:
Sometimes a sandwich deserves the attention you might give a traditional entrée. This is one of those times.