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Asparagus, Prosciutto and Arugula Breakfast Sandwiches
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Asparagus, prosciutto and arugula in a tender cheddar biscuit great way to indulge in a tasty, yet diabetic friendly breakfast. Exchanges: 1.5 starch, 2 carb., 1.5 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. From Spring 2013 Diabetic Living magazine.
Ingredients:
12 asparagus spears, trimmed and halved crosswise
4 eggs
4 cheddar biscuits (cheddar biscuits from diabetic living)
1 cup baby arugula
4 very thin slices prosciutto
6 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Directions:
1. In a covered large saucepan cook asparagus in a small amount of boiling water 5 to 8 minutes or just until tender. Drain.
2. Meanwhile, coat a large nonstick skilled with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add eggs; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until whites are set and yolks start to thicken. Turn eggs over; cook 1 minute more or until desired doneness.
3. Split each Cheddar Biscuit. Arrange arugula on bottoms of biscuits. Top with prosciutto. Drizzle with maple syrup. Top each sandwich with one-fourth of the cooked asparagus and one egg. If desired, springkle with black pepper. Top with biscuit tops.
By RecipeOfHealth.com