Ham Sandwich, Hold the Bread
When you're trying to cut calories, sandwiches can be a dangerous food item. So many of the toppings are full of calories, fat grams and carbohydrates.
Every once in a while, though, creativity helps you come up with a way to enjoy the best parts of a sandwich without having to endure the less-healthy aspects.
Take the old favorite: ham and cheese. With a little ingenuity, you can still enjoy all the taste and feel far less guilt.
Deli Delight Roll-Ups
2 cups of coleslaw blend (shredded cabbage, available in the produce section)
1/4 cup reduced-calorie cole slaw dressing
24 slices shaved deli ham (smoked, brown sugar glazed, etc)
8 large lettuce leaves
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Toss the shredded cabbage with the cole slaw dressing
On each of 4 plates, place 2 lettuce leaves. Top with 3 slices of shaved ham and then sprinkle with cheese. Top with coleslaw mixture and roll up like a burrito.
Secure with toothpicks, if desired, or wrap in plastic wrap until serving time.
Serves 4
Note: Use your favorite deli meat instead of ham. Turkey and roast beef are great choices!
Nutritional Information:
Calories Per Serving: 176, Fat: 6 g (2 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 28 mg, Sodium: 520 mg, Carbohydrates: 10 g, Fiber: 1 g
© 2007, Brookshire Grocery Co. Nutrient counts are rounded to the nearest whole number. All dietary and lifestyle changes should be supervised by a physician.
Published 06/22/07
