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Healthy Sandwich - with pics
Posted on 4/14/14 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 4/14/14 at 3:50 pm
I am trying to find ways to eat healthier without aacrificing flavor. A new favorite is a turkey panini on ciabatta bread.
We start by toasting both sides of the ciabatta bread for added crunchiness.
We then add a thinly sliced piece of low-sodium cheese and low-sodium Boars Head turkey on each slice of bread and then melt the cheese in the Panini maker.
I then spread pesto on the sandwich and add lettuce and tomatoe. The pesto is the only condiment I add. I get the flavor and creaminess I like without adding mayo. Fresh pesto is easy to make and there are so many variations.
Add some fresh cracked pepper, close it up and you have a very tasty and healthy sandwich.
Quick and easy as can be.
We start by toasting both sides of the ciabatta bread for added crunchiness.
We then add a thinly sliced piece of low-sodium cheese and low-sodium Boars Head turkey on each slice of bread and then melt the cheese in the Panini maker.
I then spread pesto on the sandwich and add lettuce and tomatoe. The pesto is the only condiment I add. I get the flavor and creaminess I like without adding mayo. Fresh pesto is easy to make and there are so many variations.
Add some fresh cracked pepper, close it up and you have a very tasty and healthy sandwich.
Quick and easy as can be.
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Posted on 4/14/14 at 3:56 pm to Jax-Tiger
I would smoke that. Love turkey and pesto.
Glad you're up and about cooking.
Glad you're up and about cooking.
This post was edited on 4/14/14 at 3:56 pm
Posted on 4/14/14 at 3:58 pm to Jax-Tiger
Could use a healthier bread.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 4:00 pm to Jax-Tiger
I got pretty heavy after a major back surgery several years ago. So I went on a diet and exercise program.
I love to cook but I had never cooked any way besides the way that I learned. Which was not healthy at all.
Over time, I learned several dishes to prepare that were healthy and very enjoyable. It is obviously possible but it does require effort. I mean I can cook damn near anything and make it taste good as long as I dont have any restrictions in regards to the final product being healthy. But when it has to be healthy, I really have to work at finding good combinations for both texture and taste to be something I will be able to enjoy.
I have a panini press that I used a good bit to make simple sammiches that were almost exactly what you have there.
I would nom nom on dat...
I love to cook but I had never cooked any way besides the way that I learned. Which was not healthy at all.
Over time, I learned several dishes to prepare that were healthy and very enjoyable. It is obviously possible but it does require effort. I mean I can cook damn near anything and make it taste good as long as I dont have any restrictions in regards to the final product being healthy. But when it has to be healthy, I really have to work at finding good combinations for both texture and taste to be something I will be able to enjoy.
I have a panini press that I used a good bit to make simple sammiches that were almost exactly what you have there.
I would nom nom on dat...
Posted on 4/14/14 at 4:03 pm to Jax-Tiger
Looks good man.
Use spinach for even more health benefits.
Use spinach for even more health benefits.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 4:08 pm to Jax-Tiger
quote:
The pesto is the only condiment I add
I've been using hummus as a sandwich spread and different flavors can really mix it up.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 4:31 pm to Jax-Tiger
Looks great
Posted on 4/14/14 at 4:47 pm to Jax-Tiger
i knew this thread would take this turn. Was just a matter of when 
Posted on 4/14/14 at 5:19 pm to Jax-Tiger
I dig it, Jax. Lots of pepper on those tomatoes .. that's my jam. Hope you're recovering well. 
Posted on 4/14/14 at 5:21 pm to Jax-Tiger
Hummus or avocado make outstanding spreads, as others have said. Glad you're making the changes to get yourself firing on all cylinders. You were missed!
Posted on 4/14/14 at 8:52 pm to Jax-Tiger
nice sammich
Don't use our Panini press enough. It is in a cabinet somewhere.
Don't use our Panini press enough. It is in a cabinet somewhere.
Posted on 4/14/14 at 9:00 pm to Jax-Tiger
Jax--some suggested kale or spinach as a healthy addition to your sandwich. Check with your doctor or pharmacist first though, because dark green leafy veggies can sometimes interact with some heart meds.
Posted on 4/15/14 at 8:54 am to Jax-Tiger
Unless that's low sodium turkey, the sandwich really isn't that healthy. Bad carbs = Bad results. Switch that to wheat bread, bruh. (Air pockets don't matter, and don't make it any healthier)
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