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Croque monsieur
Ingredients
- 1 slice sourdough or 4 inches of a baguette sliced in half
- 60 grams quality cooked French ham
- 1 slice gouda, gruyere or Emmental cheese
- 1 cup washed and chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/4 avocado sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 lemon, juice only
Directions
- Turn on your broiler and place the rack on the second highest level.
- Pill the ham & cheese on top of your bread. NOTE: You can also add some lovely steamed or cooked kale or spinach leaves for extra green goodness under the cheese.
- Place the sandwich under the broiler for one to two minutes until the cheese starts to brown.
- Meanwhile, place the romaine and avocado on your plate. Drizzle oil and lemon juice on top. Serve with your hot sandwich.
