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Ploughman's Lunch with a Twist
A classic British lunch elevated with artisanal bread and homemade chutney.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
20 minutes
Calories
1575
Level
Easy
Yields
2 servings
Cost
£3.82
Ingredients
Servings
2
2slicesCrusty Bread (Sourdough or similar)(Thick-cut, artisanal bread preferred.)
£0.80
150gMature Cheddar Cheese(A strong, aged cheddar is best.)
£2.25
100gHam(Thickly sliced, quality ham.)
£1.75
6Pickled Onions(Silverskin or similar.)
£0.75
4tbspApple Chutney(Homemade or good quality store-bought.)
£0.60
2Celery Sticks
£0.30
1Apple (Braeburn or similar)(Sliced.)
£0.40
8Cornichons(Small pickled gherkins)
£0.80
Total Cost
£7.65
£3.82 per serving
The Method
- 1
Arrange the bread slices on a serving platter.
- 2
Slice the cheddar cheese into thick slices or chunks and place on the platter.
- 3
Arrange the ham alongside the cheese.
- 4
Place the pickled onions, celery sticks, apple slices and cornichons in separate small piles on the platter.
- 5
Spoon the apple chutney into a small bowl and place on the platter.
- 6
Serve immediately.
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My Notes
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (550g)
1575 kcal / 6590 kJ
Carbs
87g
33% of RDA
Fat
98g
140% of RDA
Protein
87g
174% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
16 g
53% of RDA
Sugar
45 g
50% of RDA
Sodium
3500 mg
152% of RDA
Saturated Fat
60 g
300% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a vegetarian option, substitute the ham with a hard-boiled egg or extra cheese.
Experiment with different types of cheese, such as Stilton or Red Leicester.
Add a side salad for a more complete meal.
Homemade chutney elevates this dish significantly. Consider making your own with seasonal fruits.
Cooking Equipment
Chopping board
Knife
Serving platter
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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