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Ronaldo’s Cuban Sandwich

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How to Make Ronaldo’s Cuban Sandwich

Author Ronaldo Linares: “Sometimes we don’t have a lot of time to prepare a whole meal and need something quick. I always have high-quality deli meat on hand for times like these. But not all deli meat is created equal; look for healthy, low-sodium deli meats when shopping. There is no substitute for a true Cuban sandwich, but this recipe is a light, delicious take on the classic.”

This recipe from Sabores de Cuba, by Ronaldo Linares. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.


10 min prep time


18 min cook time


2servings


1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place both halves of multigrain roll on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure the inside of the bun is facing up. To build the sandwich, layer Swiss cheese evenly on naked bun. Do the same with avocado, turkey, and ham. Place sandwich in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove sandwich from oven and close the roll.
  3. Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the middle of the pan and press down using a spatula or the bottom of a clean saucepan for 2-3 minutes. Flip the sandwich and repeat on the other side. This will give you the pressed look of a traditional Cuban sandwich. Cut in half.
  4. Add arugula, tomato, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, and black pepper to a bowl, and toss ingredients together. Serve with the sandwich. Now take a big bite of that delicious sandwich.
Veggie Rich
Latin American
Caribbean
Cooking for 1 or 2
Sandwiches
Salads
Main Dish
Lunch
Dinner
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Nutrition facts

2 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    190

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    6g

    8%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    30mg

    10%

  • Sodium
    510mg

    22%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    16g

    6%

    • Dietary Fiber
      3g

      11%
    • Total Sugars
      5g

  • Protein
    20g

  • Potassium
    420mg
    9%

Ingredients

whole wheat sandwich thins
1

Parchment Paper
1

Swiss cheese (low-fat, sliced)
1 1/2 oz

Hass avocado (sliced)
2 oz

deli turkey (low-sodium, sliced)
1 1/2 oz

deli ham (low-sodium, sliced)
1 1/2 oz

arugula (washed)
1/2 cup

roma (plum) tomatoes (sliced)
1/2

red onion (sliced)
1/8 cup

cucumber(s) (sliced)
1/8 cup

cilantro (chopped)
2 tsp

lime juice
2 tsp

black pepper (cracked)
1/8 tsp

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