National Sandwich Day

Sandwiches! Loved and easily made by all! With diverse ingredients that can be combined in infinite variations you can always create a satisfying meal without boring your taste buds. Here are a few healthy sandwiches that you can choose to try out today.


Grilled Eggplant Panini 

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 8 1/2-inch slices eggplant, (about 1 small)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 8 slices whole-grain country bread
• 8 thin slices fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1/3 cup sliced jarred roasted red peppers
• 4 thin slices red onion

Nutrition per serving: 337 calories; 16 g fat ( 6 g sat , 6 g mono ); 22 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrates; 12 g protein; 7 g fiber; 659 mg sodium; 353 mg potassium.

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Blackened Salmon Sandwich

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 1 pound wild salmon fillet, skinned and cut into 4 portions
• 2 teaspoons blackening or Cajun seasoning
• 1 small avocado, pitted
• 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 4 crusty whole-wheat rolls, split and toasted
• 1 cup arugula
• 2 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Nutrition per serving: 404 calories; 14 g fat ( 3 g sat , 6 g mono ); 53 mg cholesterol; 43 g carbohydrates; 31 g protein; 6 g fiber; 748 mg sodium; 775 mg potassium.
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Hot Chile Grilled Cheese

Ingredients (4 servings):

• 4 poblano peppers
• 1 14-ounce can pinto beans, preferably low-sodium
• 3 tablespoons prepared salsa
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 8 slices sourdough bread

  Nutrition per serving: 415 calories; 6 g fat ( 3 g sat , 1 g mono ); 13 mg cholesterol; 70 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 19 g protein; 9 g fiber; 761 mg sodium; 307 mg potassium.

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