Bocadillos de Jamón

Bocadillos de Jamón are delectable Spanish ham sandwiches made without gluten, featuring a crispy outer layer and a rich filling of flavorful ham and cheese. Perfect as a snack or light meal, these bites offer a taste of Spain in every mouthful.

Bocadillos de Jamón
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Gluten-free bread - 4 slices
  • Jamón Ibérico or Serrano ham - 100 grams
  • Manchego cheese - 50 grams, thinly sliced
  • Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Fresh arugula - 30 grams
  • Fresh tomato - 1, sliced
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. While the skillet is heating, assemble the sandwiches by placing slices of jamón and manchego cheese between two slices of gluten-free bread.
  3. Once the skillet is hot, place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  4. Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing them in half.
  5. Top each sandwich half with fresh arugula and slices of tomato.
  6. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg
  • Total Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
  • Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.

Tags

SpanishGluten-FreeSnack