Ham And Asparagus Flan Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 175 gm Plain flour, (6oz)
- 125 gm Butter, melted (4oz)
- 1 Tbsp. Water
- 15 gm Butter, (1/2oz)
- 1 x Onion, finely diced
- 125 gm Cooked sliced ham, diced (4oz)
- 75 gm Asparagus tips, blanched (3oz)
- 2 med Sized Large eggs
- 1 x 142 millilit single cream, (5 floz) Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
Directions
- 1. To make the pastry, sift the flour into a bowl and stir in the butter and water. Press the mix into the base and up the sides of a 20 cm (8 inch) fluted flan tin. Prick the base with a fork and bake blind in a preheated oven 200 C, 400 F, Gas Mark 6 for 15 min, removing the lining paper and baking beans for the last 5 min.
- 2. For the filling, heat the butter in a pan and add in the onion, fry for 5-6 min till golden brown. Cold slightly and spread over the base of the pastry case.
- 3. Arrange the ham and asparagus spears on top.
- 4. Beat together the Large eggs, cream and seasoning to taste and pour into the flan case.
- 5. Return to the oven for a further 30-35 min till the filling is set and golden brown. Serve warm or possibly cool with a crisp green salad.
- NOTES : A delicious light flan. Ideal as a first course, for picnics and light lunches or possibly served with baby new potatoes for supper.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 111g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 328 | |
| Calories from Fat 192 | 59% |
| Total Fat 21.8g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 12.79g | 51% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium 148mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 24.31g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.02g | 1% |
| Protein 8.8g | 14% |
