Nutrient-Rich Broccoli Egg Sandwich
Perfect Winter Snack! Nutrient-Packed Broccoli Egg Sandwich Recipe
Are you looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy broccoli, a superfood packed with 4 times more calcium than spinach, twice the vitamin C of lemons, and a wide range of vitamins from A to U, all while being low in calories? This Broccoli Egg Sandwich is the perfect solution, offering both incredible taste and essential nutrients. Enjoy it for a busy breakfast or a satisfying winter snack!
Main Ingredients- 6 slices sandwich bread
- 5 eggs
- 1 head broccoli
- 1 tsp coarse salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, separate the broccoli into florets and wash them thoroughly under running water. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add 1 teaspoon of coarse salt, and blanch the broccoli for no more than 30 seconds. This brief blanching helps retain the broccoli’s crisp texture and vibrant color.
Step 2
Place the 5 eggs, which have been brought to room temperature, into the water used for blanching the broccoli. Boil them for about 12 minutes until hard-boiled. Once cooked, immediately transfer the eggs to cold water to cool, which makes peeling the shells much easier.
Step 3
Once the blanched broccoli has cooled slightly, drain any excess water and finely chop it, including the stems. For a pleasant texture, avoid mincing it too finely; leaving some small pieces will add a nice bite.
Step 4
Finely chop the pickled cucumbers (or other pickles) to add a touch of sweet and sour flavor to the filling. If you don’t have pickles, you can omit this step, but they do add a lovely zest. Finely chop the onion as well.
Step 5
Mash or finely chop the hard-boiled eggs after peeling them. If you follow a vegetarian diet, you can substitute the hard-boiled eggs with mashed boiled potatoes for a delicious alternative filling.
Step 6
In a bowl, combine the chopped broccoli, chopped pickles, chopped onion, and mashed eggs. Add 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard, and 1 tablespoon of honey mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix everything together until well combined to create the broccoli egg salad filling.
Step 7
To prepare the onion for the sandwich, it’s best to remove its pungent flavor. You can either blanch the onion rings along with the broccoli earlier, or soak the thinly sliced onion rings in water with a couple of drops of vinegar for about 10 minutes. This will result in a crisp and mild-flavored onion.
Step 8
Thinly slice the apple; this adds a wonderful sweetness and freshness to the sandwich. Remove the core before slicing. If you prefer to use tomatoes instead of apples, slice them thinly as well.
Step 9
You can prepare the sandwich bread to your preference. Toast the slices lightly in a toaster for a delightful crunch, or use them untoasted for a softer texture. Spread a thin layer of jam on one slice of bread and tomato ketchup on the other.
Step 10
On the jam-spread slice, arrange the prepared onion slices and apple slices attractively. Generously pile the broccoli egg salad onto the ketchup-spread slice. Don’t be shy with the filling; a good amount will enhance the sandwich’s overall flavor.
Step 11
If you have baby greens or lettuce, place them on top of the egg salad for added freshness and texture. Then, carefully bring the two slices of bread together to complete the sandwich.
Step 12
Wrap the assembled sandwich tightly in parchment paper or plastic wrap to secure the filling and prevent it from shifting. This step is crucial for a neat sandwich when cut. Once secured, slice the sandwich in half for easy handling. Your nutritious Broccoli Egg Sandwich is now ready to enjoy!
