Q. Healthy Sandwich recipe?
Or anything else you'd recommend..
Or anything else you'd recommend..
A. any of these could be healthy if u substitue.except for the salad i think its as healthy as its gunna get..
i just asked the same question about 15 minutes ago and i made it in about 5 minutes:
the recipe was
mix frozen spinach but thaw it out first eggs and chopped up hot dogs in a bowl and then fry..put seasonings and hot sauce in also if u want..put on a piece of toast...and or just bread...it was actually very good---
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ok with top ramen noodles the possibilities are endless!..seriously
u could boil them and then drain and add veggies, and pasta sauce and if u really want some kind of meat..do u have canned meat? if so there u go..
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u can also cook, and drain them and then fry them in a pan with shredded or any kind of cheese that you have..add a few vegetables and some already cooked meat if u want..
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chopped hot dogs and scrambled eggs..
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pb and j but instead of the jelly use nutella if u have it?
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huevos ranchers: take some tortillas fry them and then put them asided to drain the oil from the pan. take a couple of eggs and for my i dont cook them all the way through i love them drainy like u know..ne ways cook the eggs sunny side up and while they are cooking put some tomatoe sauce (small can) and add sugar to it....make sure u keep tasting it as ur adding the sugar bc u want the taste to be sweet not bittery..ne ways take the sunny side up eggs put them on the tortillas and drizzle the tomatoe sauce mixture..
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oh and this is really good and healthy..if u have ne lettuce green lead preferable take it rinse it off dry it and then chopped off some tomatoes, cucumbers and what ever other veggies u like in a salad...and just throw some olive oil and vinegar salt and pepper if u want..this is the BEST most simple salad i have ever eaten..
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i hope my low budget college recipes for meals helped u:)
i just asked the same question about 15 minutes ago and i made it in about 5 minutes:
the recipe was
mix frozen spinach but thaw it out first eggs and chopped up hot dogs in a bowl and then fry..put seasonings and hot sauce in also if u want..put on a piece of toast...and or just bread...it was actually very good---
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...
ok with top ramen noodles the possibilities are endless!..seriously
u could boil them and then drain and add veggies, and pasta sauce and if u really want some kind of meat..do u have canned meat? if so there u go..
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...
u can also cook, and drain them and then fry them in a pan with shredded or any kind of cheese that you have..add a few vegetables and some already cooked meat if u want..
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chopped hot dogs and scrambled eggs..
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pb and j but instead of the jelly use nutella if u have it?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...
huevos ranchers: take some tortillas fry them and then put them asided to drain the oil from the pan. take a couple of eggs and for my i dont cook them all the way through i love them drainy like u know..ne ways cook the eggs sunny side up and while they are cooking put some tomatoe sauce (small can) and add sugar to it....make sure u keep tasting it as ur adding the sugar bc u want the taste to be sweet not bittery..ne ways take the sunny side up eggs put them on the tortillas and drizzle the tomatoe sauce mixture..
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oh and this is really good and healthy..if u have ne lettuce green lead preferable take it rinse it off dry it and then chopped off some tomatoes, cucumbers and what ever other veggies u like in a salad...and just throw some olive oil and vinegar salt and pepper if u want..this is the BEST most simple salad i have ever eaten..
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i hope my low budget college recipes for meals helped u:)
What kind of HEALTHY recipes can I make with whole wheat Pita bread and Tortillas?
Q. I love vegetables and I need some healthy recipes for whole wheat pita bread and whole wheat tortillas... what can i make with them? Thanks.
A. Caribbean Wrapper
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix (about 4 cups)
- 6 green onions sliced with tops
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 HORMEL® Pepperoni (3.5-ounce) package sliced
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas , warmed
Directions
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, lime juice, and lemon pepper; set aside. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw and onions; cook, stirring constantly until vegetables begin to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, pepperoni, and mayonnaise mixture; stir until heated through. Evenly divide filling among each tortilla. Fold burrito-style and serve.
California Beach Club Wrap
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup garden vegetable flavored cream cheese
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas
- 1/4 pound JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast , thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound HORMEL® CURE 81® Ham , thinly sliced
- 4 (1-ounce) American cheese slices
- 2 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits or pieces
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
Directions
Spread cream cheese to within 1/2 inch of the edge of each flour tortilla. Begin layering 1/4 each the turkey and ham. Top with cheese slices, sliced tomatoes, bacon pieces and diced avocado. Roll up tortillas. Slice diagonally in half and serve.
Zesty Turkey Wrap
Cooking Method: No Cook
Prep Time: 10
Cooking Time: 10-20 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 cups cooked Butterball® Turkey, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup ranch-style dressing
6 lettuce leaves
6 whole wheat tortillas, (8 inch)
Directions
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Combine turkey, onions, tomatoes and dressing in medium bowl.
Place lettuce leaves towards one edge of each tortilla. Top each lettuce leaf with equal amounts of the turkey mixture. Roll to wrap.
Option: instead of tortillas, try using pita pockets: cut pockets in half, line with lettuce and add turkey salad.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve with a baked variety of chips and crunchy celery sticks alongside, if desired.
Prep:
15 min
Start To Finish:
15 min
Makes 4 servings
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TIPS from the kitchens
Serve With
Heading for the soccer game? Grab these veggie- and cheese-stuffed wraps, fresh nectarines and some mineral water.
Substitution
These fun, portable sandwiches have endless possibilities. Try different flavors of cream cheese, chopped fresh broccoli, sliced green onions or shredded zucchini.
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Garden Vegetable Wraps
At last, a "painless" way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
1/2 cup garden vegetable-flavored cream cheese
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded carrot
8 slices (1 ounce each) Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese over each tortilla. Top with spinach and tomato to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle with carrot. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with bell pepper.
2. Roll up tortillas tightly. Serve immediately, or wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
Makes 4 wraps
2 tablespoons CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons CRISCO Stick
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon curry powder
3/4 cup chopped cauliflower
3/4 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2-3 scallions, chopped
6-8 tortillas or chapati
Plain yogurt or sour cream
Melt the Crisco Shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring often until just tender. Do not allow to brown.
Stir in the curry powder and cook about 1 minute. Add the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in the tomatoes and scallions. Cook about 1 minute uncovered.
To serve, place the filling in the middle of each tortilla or chapati, top with a little yogurt or sour cream and roll up. Serve immediately
Confetti Turkey Roll-Ups
Deli smoked turkey combines with colorful vegetables for easy-to-make sandwiches or appetizers rolled in flour tortillas.
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves*
8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 slices (1 ounce each) deli smoked turkery
1 (16-ounce) package broccoli slaw mix
1/2 pound (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Deli Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can (1/2 cup) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mustard in small mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in basil. Spread 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla to within 1/4 inch of edge.
Combine broccoli slaw, cheese, onions and olives in large bowl. Layer each tortilla with 1 slice turkey and 1 1/4 cups broccoli slaw mixture. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpick.
To serve, cut each roll-up into thirds. Secure with toothpicks.
Makes 24 roll-ups or 64 (1-inch) appetizers.
*Substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.
TIP: To warm tortillas, heat in microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds.
TIP: To make appetizers, trim each end of roll-up. Cut into 8 (1-inch) pieces. Repeat for remaining roll-ups.
MAKE-AHEAD: These roll-ups can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts (1 roll-up)
Calories: 190
Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 360 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 7 g
Turkey, Onion, and Tomato Pita Pockets
1 md Red onion, peeled & thinly sliced into rings
16 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 c Turkey, cooked, chopped
2 c Iceburg lettuce thinly sliced
1/3 c Shredded fresh basil
1 tb Light brown sugar
1/4 c Balsamic vinegar
1 tb Olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
4 6 in diameter pita bread rounds cut in half
In a large bowl, toss together the onion, tomatoes, turkey, lettuce, and
basil.
Sprinkle with the brown sugar and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and
olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
To make the sandwich, open the pita pocket and add as much mixture as you'd
like.
Veggie Pita Pizzas
2 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
1/2 (8 oz.) can (1/2 c.) herbed or plain tomato sauce
1 c. cooked vegetable (such as broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, green
pepper, asparagus, or green beans)
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
Split each pita bread round horizontally so you have 4 rounds. Place rounds
on a baking sheet. Bake in a 450° oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until dry and
crisp. Spread each round with tomato sauce. Arrange vegetables on top of
each round. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake in a 450° oven about 5
minutes or until cheese melts and pizzas are heated through. Makes 4
servings.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 (8-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix (about 4 cups)
- 6 green onions sliced with tops
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 HORMEL® Pepperoni (3.5-ounce) package sliced
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas , warmed
Directions
In small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, lime juice, and lemon pepper; set aside. Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add coleslaw and onions; cook, stirring constantly until vegetables begin to wilt, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add beans, pepperoni, and mayonnaise mixture; stir until heated through. Evenly divide filling among each tortilla. Fold burrito-style and serve.
California Beach Club Wrap
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup garden vegetable flavored cream cheese
- 4 MANNY'S™ 9" Burrito Size Flour Tortillas
- 1/4 pound JENNIE-O TURKEY STORE® Oven Roasted Turkey Breast , thinly sliced
- 1/4 pound HORMEL® CURE 81® Ham , thinly sliced
- 4 (1-ounce) American cheese slices
- 2 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup HORMEL® Real Bacon Bits or pieces
- 1 avocado peeled and diced
Directions
Spread cream cheese to within 1/2 inch of the edge of each flour tortilla. Begin layering 1/4 each the turkey and ham. Top with cheese slices, sliced tomatoes, bacon pieces and diced avocado. Roll up tortillas. Slice diagonally in half and serve.
Zesty Turkey Wrap
Cooking Method: No Cook
Prep Time: 10
Cooking Time: 10-20 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 cups cooked Butterball® Turkey, finely chopped
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
1/2 cup ranch-style dressing
6 lettuce leaves
6 whole wheat tortillas, (8 inch)
Directions
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Combine turkey, onions, tomatoes and dressing in medium bowl.
Place lettuce leaves towards one edge of each tortilla. Top each lettuce leaf with equal amounts of the turkey mixture. Roll to wrap.
Option: instead of tortillas, try using pita pockets: cut pockets in half, line with lettuce and add turkey salad.
Serving Suggestions
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Serve with a baked variety of chips and crunchy celery sticks alongside, if desired.
Prep:
15 min
Start To Finish:
15 min
Makes 4 servings
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TIPS from the kitchens
Serve With
Heading for the soccer game? Grab these veggie- and cheese-stuffed wraps, fresh nectarines and some mineral water.
Substitution
These fun, portable sandwiches have endless possibilities. Try different flavors of cream cheese, chopped fresh broccoli, sliced green onions or shredded zucchini.
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Garden Vegetable Wraps
At last, a "painless" way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
1/2 cup garden vegetable-flavored cream cheese
4 flour tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter)
1 cup lightly packed spinach leaves
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded carrot
8 slices (1 ounce each) Muenster or Monterey Jack cheese
1 small yellow bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1. Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese over each tortilla. Top with spinach and tomato to within 1 inch of edge. Sprinkle with carrot. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with bell pepper.
2. Roll up tortillas tightly. Serve immediately, or wrap securely with plastic wrap and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours.
Makes 4 wraps
2 tablespoons CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 2 tablespoons CRISCO Stick
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon curry powder
3/4 cup chopped cauliflower
3/4 cup chopped broccoli
1/2 cup shredded carrots
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2-3 scallions, chopped
6-8 tortillas or chapati
Plain yogurt or sour cream
Melt the Crisco Shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring often until just tender. Do not allow to brown.
Stir in the curry powder and cook about 1 minute. Add the cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender. Stir in the tomatoes and scallions. Cook about 1 minute uncovered.
To serve, place the filling in the middle of each tortilla or chapati, top with a little yogurt or sour cream and roll up. Serve immediately
Confetti Turkey Roll-Ups
Deli smoked turkey combines with colorful vegetables for easy-to-make sandwiches or appetizers rolled in flour tortillas.
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves*
8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
8 slices (1 ounce each) deli smoked turkery
1 (16-ounce) package broccoli slaw mix
1/2 pound (2 cups) LAND O LAKES® Deli Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (2 1/4-ounce) can (1/2 cup) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
Combine cream cheese, sour cream and mustard in small mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (1 to 2 minutes). Stir in basil. Spread 1/4 cup cream cheese mixture onto each tortilla to within 1/4 inch of edge.
Combine broccoli slaw, cheese, onions and olives in large bowl. Layer each tortilla with 1 slice turkey and 1 1/4 cups broccoli slaw mixture. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpick.
To serve, cut each roll-up into thirds. Secure with toothpicks.
Makes 24 roll-ups or 64 (1-inch) appetizers.
*Substitute 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves.
TIP: To warm tortillas, heat in microwave on HIGH 30 to 60 seconds.
TIP: To make appetizers, trim each end of roll-up. Cut into 8 (1-inch) pieces. Repeat for remaining roll-ups.
MAKE-AHEAD: These roll-ups can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead. Wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts (1 roll-up)
Calories: 190
Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg
Sodium: 360 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Dietary Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 7 g
Turkey, Onion, and Tomato Pita Pockets
1 md Red onion, peeled & thinly sliced into rings
16 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 c Turkey, cooked, chopped
2 c Iceburg lettuce thinly sliced
1/3 c Shredded fresh basil
1 tb Light brown sugar
1/4 c Balsamic vinegar
1 tb Olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
4 6 in diameter pita bread rounds cut in half
In a large bowl, toss together the onion, tomatoes, turkey, lettuce, and
basil.
Sprinkle with the brown sugar and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar and
olive oil. Toss well and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
To make the sandwich, open the pita pocket and add as much mixture as you'd
like.
Veggie Pita Pizzas
2 (6 inch) pita bread rounds
1/2 (8 oz.) can (1/2 c.) herbed or plain tomato sauce
1 c. cooked vegetable (such as broccoli, mushrooms, cauliflower, green
pepper, asparagus, or green beans)
1/2 c. (2 oz.) shredded part-skim Mozzarella cheese
Split each pita bread round horizontally so you have 4 rounds. Place rounds
on a baking sheet. Bake in a 450° oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until dry and
crisp. Spread each round with tomato sauce. Arrange vegetables on top of
each round. Sprinkle with Mozzarella cheese. Bake in a 450° oven about 5
minutes or until cheese melts and pizzas are heated through. Makes 4
servings.
What are some good, easy sandwich recipes, for vegetarians?
Q. If there are any good vegetarian sandwich recipes out there, that are not peanut butter and jelly, you know... :D
A. Vegetarian Sandwich
Ingredients:
1 small zucchini
1 yellow bell pepper
4 to 5 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
Cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dried, sweet basil leaves, flavor to taste
2 tablespoons light, garden vegetable cream cheese
4 slices bread, toasted
1 medium tomato, 1/4-inch thick slices
Spinach leaves (optional)
Preparation:
Cut zucchini lengthwise into 4 (1/4-inch thick) slices. Cut pepper in fourths; remove seeds. Coat both sides of zucchini, pepper and mushrooms with cooking spray.
Place zucchini and peppers on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Add mushrooms and broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill; sprinkle with salt, pepper and sweet basil leaves.
Spread cream cheese on toast. Layer zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and tomato on two slices of toast; add spinach, if desired. Top with remaining toast slices. Cut each sandwich in half.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition analysis per serving (one serving = one sandwich): 232 calories, 6g fat, 2g saturated fat, 9mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 9g protein, 58mcg folate
Serves
Makes approximately 2 servings.
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Healthy Veggie Sandwich
Yield: 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients:
2 tb Mayonnaise; reduced-calorie
4 sl Multigrain bread
1/2 Avocado; peeled
1/2 ts Lemon juice
2 ts Parsley; chopped
2 sl Monterey Jack or Cheddar . cheese
1 Red bell pepper; roasted . other recipe
4 sl Cucumber; peeled & sliced . lengthwise
2 sl Tomato
1/4 c Alfalfa sprouts
Instructions:
Salt & pepper to taste Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. Set the top 2 slices aside. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice. Spread on 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with parsley. Next top with cheese slices. Lay half of the roasted pepper on the cheese. Cover with cucumber and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with sprouts cover with the top slices of bread. Cut in half; wrap them up. Nutritional Information: per sandwich: 384 calories 21g fat : 25 mg cholesterol
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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
"I came up with this recipe to entertain friends. Since I am a semi-vegetarian and love to BBQ, I am always inventing something new. The first time I made this, my meat-lover friends raved about this dish! I prefer mesquite coals over gas barbeques...however, either works fine."
Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:30 MinutesCook Time:20 MinutesReady In:50 MinutesServings:4
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer the with vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.
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The Best Veggie Sandwich
"A local restaurant used to serve a version of this sandwich but when they discontinued it, I experimented and made it better with the addition of dry roasted sesame seeds and using English Muffins instead of whole wheat bread. Garnish each with a black olive, if desired."
Prep Time:20 Minutes
Cook Time:5 Minutes
Ready In:25 Minutes
Servings:4
INGREDIENTS:
4 English muffins, split and toasted
1 avocado, mashed
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 tablespoons Ranch-style salad dressing
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to broil.
Place each muffin open-faced on a cookie sheet. Spread each half with mashed avocado; place halves close together. Distributing ingredients evenly, cover each half with sprouts, tomatoes, onion, dressing, sesame seeds and cheese.
Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Ingredients:
1 small zucchini
1 yellow bell pepper
4 to 5 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
Cooking spray
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dried, sweet basil leaves, flavor to taste
2 tablespoons light, garden vegetable cream cheese
4 slices bread, toasted
1 medium tomato, 1/4-inch thick slices
Spinach leaves (optional)
Preparation:
Cut zucchini lengthwise into 4 (1/4-inch thick) slices. Cut pepper in fourths; remove seeds. Coat both sides of zucchini, pepper and mushrooms with cooking spray.
Place zucchini and peppers on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender. Add mushrooms and broil for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from grill; sprinkle with salt, pepper and sweet basil leaves.
Spread cream cheese on toast. Layer zucchini, peppers, mushrooms and tomato on two slices of toast; add spinach, if desired. Top with remaining toast slices. Cut each sandwich in half.
Nutrition
Approximate nutrition analysis per serving (one serving = one sandwich): 232 calories, 6g fat, 2g saturated fat, 9mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 39g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 9g protein, 58mcg folate
Serves
Makes approximately 2 servings.
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Healthy Veggie Sandwich
Yield: 2 Sandwiches
Ingredients:
2 tb Mayonnaise; reduced-calorie
4 sl Multigrain bread
1/2 Avocado; peeled
1/2 ts Lemon juice
2 ts Parsley; chopped
2 sl Monterey Jack or Cheddar . cheese
1 Red bell pepper; roasted . other recipe
4 sl Cucumber; peeled & sliced . lengthwise
2 sl Tomato
1/4 c Alfalfa sprouts
Instructions:
Salt & pepper to taste Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. Set the top 2 slices aside. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice. Spread on 2 slices of bread. Sprinkle with parsley. Next top with cheese slices. Lay half of the roasted pepper on the cheese. Cover with cucumber and tomato slices. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top each with sprouts cover with the top slices of bread. Cut in half; wrap them up. Nutritional Information: per sandwich: 384 calories 21g fat : 25 mg cholesterol
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California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
"I came up with this recipe to entertain friends. Since I am a semi-vegetarian and love to BBQ, I am always inventing something new. The first time I made this, my meat-lover friends raved about this dish! I prefer mesquite coals over gas barbeques...however, either works fine."
Original recipe yield: 4 servings.
Prep Time:30 MinutesCook Time:20 MinutesReady In:50 MinutesServings:4
INGREDIENTS:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Preheat the grill for high heat.
Brush vegetables with olive oil on each side. Brush grate with oil. Place bell peppers and zucchini closest to the middle of the grill, and set onion and squash pieces around them. Cook for about 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes. The peppers may take a bit longer. Remove from grill, and set aside.
Spread some of the mayonnaise mixture on the cut sides of the bread, and sprinkle each one with feta cheese. Place on the grill cheese side up, and cover with lid for 2 to 3 minutes. This will warm the bread, and slightly melt the cheese. Watch carefully so the bottoms don't burn. Remove from grill, and layer the with vegetables. Enjoy as open faced grilled sandwiches.
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The Best Veggie Sandwich
"A local restaurant used to serve a version of this sandwich but when they discontinued it, I experimented and made it better with the addition of dry roasted sesame seeds and using English Muffins instead of whole wheat bread. Garnish each with a black olive, if desired."
Prep Time:20 Minutes
Cook Time:5 Minutes
Ready In:25 Minutes
Servings:4
INGREDIENTS:
4 English muffins, split and toasted
1 avocado, mashed
1 cup alfalfa sprouts
1 small tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 tablespoons Ranch-style salad dressing
4 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 cup shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to broil.
Place each muffin open-faced on a cookie sheet. Spread each half with mashed avocado; place halves close together. Distributing ingredients evenly, cover each half with sprouts, tomatoes, onion, dressing, sesame seeds and cheese.
Place under broiler for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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