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Asparagus With Manchego And Serrano Ham

Serves 4.

Ingredients

 Asparagus With Manchego And Serrano Ham

700g asparagus
200g Manchego, grated
Salt and pepper
Juice of half a lemon
Olive oil
4 large slices of Serrano ham

Method

1. Boil the asparagus in plenty of salted water, until tender. (A minute or two is all it needs)
2. Drain and toss with the grated manchego, salt, pepper, lemon juice and a good glug or two of oil.
3. Lay out on plates with a slice of Serrano ham over the top.
Serve warm with plenty of bread to mop up the dressing.

Ingredients to buy

ProductPrice  
Serrano Ham (sliced, pack) 100g Serrano Ham (sliced, pack)
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 £ 4.50    Buy

  250g Manchego (wedge, approx weight)
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 £ 6.00    Buy

 
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