Open Ham, Asparagus And Pepper Sandwiches - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 spears asparagus, woody ends snapped off, halved lengthways
150 g cream cheese
2 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
4 slices pumpernickel
4 slices Parma ham
150 g roasted red peppers in oil, drained and cut into strips

Preparation

Blanch the asparagus in boiling salted water for 2 mins. Drain and refresh with cold water.
Mix the cream cheese, parsley and paprika in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
Spread the bread with the cream cheese. Top with the prosciutto, asparagus and peppers. Garnish with additional parsley.