Tag: sandwiches

  • Vegan Open-Face Sloppy Joes

    Vegan Open-Face Sloppy Joes

    How to Make Vegan Open-Face Sloppy Joes

    Delight in the rich and savory flavors of these Vegan Meal Pattern Open-Face Sloppy Joes, made with a hearty mixture of plant-based protein, tomatoes, and a blend of smoky spices. Topped on a whole wheat bun and garnished with fresh veggies, this dish is both comforting and packed with plant-based goodness. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal any day of the week.


    10 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    4servings


    ½ bun and 1 cup of filling

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add oil, onion, garlic, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4–5 minutes.

    2. Add the plant-based ground and continue to cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until crumbly and browned, 6–7 minutes.

    3. Add broth, tomato sauce, coconut aminos, chili powder, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir to combine until heated through and the sauce thickens, 2–3 minutes.

    4. Split the buns apart and divide between plates. Top with 1 cup of filling per half bun.

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      ½ bun and 1 cup of filling


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      210

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      330mg

      14%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      28g

      10%

      • Dietary Fiber
        5g

        18%
      • Total Sugars
        8g
      • Added Sugars
        2g

        4%

    • Protein
      10g

    • Potassium
      359mg

      8%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    yellow onion (diced)
    1/2 small

    garlic (minced)
    1 clove

    carrots (small diced)
    1 med

    green bell pepper (small diced)
    1/2 whole

    plant-based ground beef (lower saturated fat)
    12 oz

    low sodium vegetable broth
    1 cup

    tomato sauce (no salt added)
    8 oz

    coconut aminos
    1 tbsp

    chili powder
    1/2 tsp

    smoked paprika
    1/2 tsp

    whole wheat hamburger buns (split)
    2 whole

  • Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    How to Make Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Enjoy the fresh and satisfying flavors of this Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich, a delightful Vegan Meal Pattern option. A blend of chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing is piled high on a slice of toasted bread, creating a colorful and nutritious meal that’s both light and filling. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.


    10 min prep time


    4servings


    1 slice bread, ⅔ cup chickpea filling

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Transfer to a medium bowl.

    2. Add fresh dill, mayo, Dijon, vinegar, and spices to the bowl.

    3. Use a fork or potato masher to crush the chickpeas, making a semi-smooth spread.

    4. Toast the bread slices. Divide between plates and top with spring mix, tomato slices, and chickpea spread. Serve with a side of veggie sticks. 

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 slice bread, ⅔ cup chickpea filling


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      350

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      8g

      10%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.5g

        3%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      380mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      57g

      21%

      • Dietary Fiber
        15g

        54%
      • Total Sugars
        9g
      • Added Sugars
        2g

        4%

    • Protein
      17g

    • Potassium
      658mg

      14%

    Ingredients

    canned chickpeas (no salt added)
    30 oz

    fresh dill (chopped)
    1 tbsp

    low-fat vegan mayonnaise
    1/3 cup

    Dijon Mustard
    2 tsp

    Apple Cider Vinegar
    2 tsp

    onion powder
    1/4 tsp

    paprika
    1/4 tsp

    salt
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    whole grain bread
    4 slice

    spring mix salad
    1/2 pkg (5 oz)

    tomato(es) (sliced)
    1 whole

    flat leaf parsley (chopped)
    1 tbsp

    carrots (peeled and cut into 2-inch sticks)
    2 large

    celery (trimmed and cut into 2-inch sticks)
    2 stalks

  • Tuna Salad Melt on Whole Grain English Muffin with Side Salad

    Tuna Salad Melt on Whole Grain English Muffin with Side Salad

    How to Make Tuna Salad Melt on Whole Grain English Muffin with Side Salad


    10 min prep time


    4 min cook time


    4servings


    1 muffin, ½ cup tuna salad, 2 cups side salad

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a medium bowl, combine drained tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, celery, carrots, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined. 

    2. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.

    3. Spread the tuna salad evenly over each muffin half and top each with ½ tablespoon of cheese.

    4. Spray the skillet with cooking spray. Place the assembled muffins onto the skillet, cover, and cook on low heat until the cheese melts, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.

    5. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and shredded carrots. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then toss to coat. 

    6. Plate 2 muffin halves per serving alongside the salad. 

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 muffin, ½ cup tuna salad, 2 cups side salad


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      270

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      5g

      6%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.5g

        8%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      20mg

      7%

    • Sodium
      440mg

      19%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      35g

      13%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        6g
      • Added Sugars
        1g

        2%

    • Protein
      23g

    • Potassium
      637mg

      14%

    Ingredients

    tuna packed in water (no salt added, drained)
    8 oz

    Plain Nonfat Greek yogurt
    1/4 cup

    Dijon Mustard
    2 tsp

    celery (finely diced)
    1/4 cup

    carrots (finely diced)
    1 med

    garlic powder
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    whole grain English muffins (split)
    4 whole

    reduced fat mozzarella cheese (shredded)
    4 tbsp

    nonstick cooking spray
    1 whole

    mixed greens
    4 cup

    cherry tomatoes (halved)
    1 cup

    cucumber(s) (sliced)
    1/2 cup

    carrot(s) (shredded)
    1/4 cup

    balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp

    olive oil
    1 tsp

  • Greek Vegetable Pita Pizzas

    Greek Vegetable Pita Pizzas

    How to Make Greek Vegetable Pita Pizzas

    A tasty blend of Mediterranean and pizza come together in this Greek vegetable pita pizza! Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables like red peppers, olives, shallots, and artichokes, this quick and easy recipe comes together in under 15 minutes! 


    5 min prep time


    15 min cook time


    8servings


    1/2 individual pizza

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

    2. Top pita bread with sauce, olives, peppers, artichokes, shallot, and Italian cheese.

    3. Bake in the oven until the cheese melts and the pita is crispy, 7–8 minutes.

    4. Remove from the oven and top with feta and fresh basil.

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    Nutrition facts

    8 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1/2 individual pizza


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      140

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      4g

      5%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      5mg

      2%

    • Sodium
      300mg

      13%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      19g

      7%

      • Dietary Fiber
        3g

        11%
      • Total Sugars
        3g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      6g

    • Potassium
      232mg

      5%

    Ingredients

    whole wheat pita (4-inch diameter)
    4 small

    jarred low-sodium pizza sauce
    1 cup

    reduced-fat Italian shredded cheese
    1/4 cup

    Kalamata olives (sliced)
    1/4 cup

    roasted red peppers (sliced thin)
    1/4 cup

    marinated artichoke hearts (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    shallots (thinly sliced)
    1

    reduced-fat feta cheese (crumbled)
    2 oz

    fresh basil (julienned)
    1/2 cup

  • Grilled Veggie Wrap

    Grilled Veggie Wrap

    How to Make Grilled Veggie Wrap

    To make this recipe even quicker, visit your local deli and pick up some pre-grilled veggies!


    15 min prep time


    4servings


    1 wrap

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill.

    2. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar and ground black pepper.

    3. Add sliced zucchini, squash and bell pepper to marinade and let sit for 5 minutes.

    4. Grill the vegetables about 2-3 minutes on both sides.

    5. Lay out the tortilla and spread with 2 Tbsp. hummus, then add two fresh basil leaves and top with 2 slices of zucchini, 2 slices of yellow squash and 1 slice bell pepper.

    6. Fold in the two sides of the tortilla and roll like a burrito. You can serve these immediately or wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate.

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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 wrap


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      110

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      7g

      9%

      • Saturated Fat
        1g

        5%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      120mg

      5%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      11g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        5g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      4g

    • Potassium
      382mg

      8%

    Ingredients

    olive oil
    1 tbsp

    balsamic vinegar
    2 tbsp

    black pepper
    1/4 tsp

    medium zucchini (sliced lengthwise into 8 slices)
    1

    medium yellow squash (sliced lengthwise into 8 slices)
    1

    red bell pepper (sliced into 4 slices)
    1

    large whole wheat tortillas (low carb, about 10 inch diameter)
    4

    hummus
    1/2 cup

    fresh basil leaves
    8

  • Summer Chicken Salad

    Summer Chicken Salad

    How to Make Summer Chicken Salad

    This summer chicken salad is a classic dish with a sweet twist. Crunchy walnuts and celery mixed with vitamin C-rich strawberries and mandarin oranges are combined in a delicious dressing sweetened with zero-calorie Splenda® Granulated Sweetener. “Yum” is surely what comes to mind! Serve on your choice of bread or in lettuce cups for a lower carb option.


    4 hr, 15 min prep time


    6servings


    1 cup

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. In a large bowl, combine and toss the chicken salad ingredients.

    2. In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.

    3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 4 hours.

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    Nutrition facts

    6 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 cup


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      240

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      14g

      18%

      • Saturated Fat
        1.7g

        9%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      55mg

      18%

    • Sodium
      380mg

      17%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      10g

      4%

      • Dietary Fiber
        2g

        7%
      • Total Sugars
        6g
      • Added Sugars
        1g

        2%

    • Protein
      20g

    • Potassium
      330mg

      7%

    Ingredients

    black pepper
    1/8 tsp

    salt
    1/2 tsp

    Splenda® Granulated Sweetener
    4 tsp

    poppy seed
    2 tsp

    rice vinegar
    2 tsp

    light mayonnaise
    1/2 cup

    canned, no sugar added mandarin oranges (drained and chopped)
    11 oz

    fresh strawberries (chopped)
    1 cup

    green onion (scallion) (chopped)
    1/4 cup

    celery (diced)
    1/3 cup

    walnuts (chopped)
    1/2 cup

    cooked chicken breasts (chopped)
    2 1/2 cup

  • Wheat bread

    Wheat bread

    How to Make Wheat bread

    Nutrition information for 1 slice (1 oz.) of wheat bread


    1serving


    1 slice

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    Nutrition facts

    1 Serving



    • Serving Size

      1 slice


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      78

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      1g

      1%

      • Saturated Fat
        0.2g

        1%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      0mg

      0%

    • Sodium
      151mg

      7%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      14.3g

      5%

      • Dietary Fiber
        1.2g

        4%
      • Total Sugars
        1.8g

    • Protein
      3g

    • Potassium
      53mg

      1%

    Ingredients

    Wheat bread
    1 package

  • Strawberry Chicken Salad Sandwich

    Strawberry Chicken Salad Sandwich

    How to Make Strawberry Chicken Salad Sandwich


    15 min prep time


    30 min cook time


    4servings


    1 sandwich

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and poppy seeds together in a medium bowl.
    2. Add chicken, strawberries, celery, green onions. Toss to combine.
    3. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      1 sandwich


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      330

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      13g

      17%

      • Saturated Fat
        2.1g

        11%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      460mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      30g

      11%

      • Dietary Fiber
        7g

        25%
      • Total Sugars
        8g
      • Added Sugars
        2g

        4%

    • Protein
      26g

    • Potassium
      450mg

      10%

    Ingredients

    light mayonnaise
    1/2 cup

    lemon (juiced)
    1/2

    honey
    1 tsp

    Poppy Seeds
    1 tsp

    cooked chicken (shredded)
    2 cup

    Fresh Strawberries (diced)
    1 cup

    celery (chopped)
    2 stalks

    green onion (scallion) (chopped)
    2 stalks

    whole wheat sandwich thins
    4

  • Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada

    Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada

    How to Make Grilled Pepper Steak Tostada


    10 min prep time


    20 min cook time


    4servings


    2 cloud bread rounds and 3 oz cooked steak slices

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Remove steak from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Rub steak with salt and pepper.
    2. Preheat an indoor grill pan, skillet, or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
    3. Once the grill pan is hot, coat with oil. Add steak and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, until steak reaches desired doneness. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate; let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
    4. Toast the cloud bread rounds until warmed through.
    5. Top rounds with salsa verde, steak slices, avocado slices, tomatoes, and cilantro.
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    Nutrition facts

    4 Servings



    • Serving Size

      2 cloud bread rounds and 3 oz cooked steak slices


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      320

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      18g

      23%

      • Saturated Fat
        5.3g

        27%
      • Trans Fats
        0g

    • Cholesterol
      170mg

      57%

    • Sodium
      450mg

      20%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      7g

      3%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        9g
      • Added Sugars
        2g

        4%

    • Protein
      32g

    • Potassium
      650mg

      14%

    Ingredients

    lean steak (eye round roast, sirloin tip, top round steak, or bottom round steak)
    16 oz

    salt (kosher)
    1/4 tsp

    black pepper
    1/2 tsp

    grapeseed oil
    1 tsp

    Cloudbread (cheddar or original rounds)
    8

    salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)
    1/2 cup

    avocado (sliced)
    1 large

    cherry tomatoes (quartered)
    1 cup

    fresh cilantro (chopped)
    1/4 cup

  • Beef Wrap Lunch Box

    Beef Wrap Lunch Box

    How to Make Beef Wrap Lunch Box

    This all-in-one meal features a simple roast beef wrap with a side of fruit and nuts. Perfect for an on-the-go lunch for kids or adults!


    10 min prep time


    1serving


    1 lunch box

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    Step-By-Step Instructions:

    1. Place rollup, grapes and almonds on a plate or in divided lunch container.
    2. To prepare the beef rollup, spread cream cheese on the tortilla. Layer roast beef slices and vegetables on top. Sprinkle with herb seasoning. Roll tortilla up like a jelly roll and cut into 4 pieces.
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    Nutrition facts

    1 Serving



    • Serving Size

      1 lunch box


    • Amount per serving



      Calories





      400

    • % Daily value*

    • Total Fat
      16g

      21%

      • Saturated Fat
        2g

        10%
      • Trans Fats
        0.1g

    • Cholesterol
      65mg

      22%

    • Sodium
      285mg

      12%

    • Total Carbohydrate
      37g

      13%

      • Dietary Fiber
        4g

        14%
      • Total Sugars
        0g
      • Added Sugars
        0g

        0%

    • Protein
      27g

    • Potassium
      585mg

      12%

    Ingredients

    cooked deli roast beef (sliced)
    2 1/2 oz

    red onion
    1 slice

    red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
    1/4

    cucumber
    4 slice

    romaine lettuce
    1 leaf

    6-inch flour tortilla
    1

    whipped cream cheese
    1 tbsp

    salt-free herb seasoning, such as Ms. Dash
    1/2 tsp

    grapes
    1/2 cup

    unsalted almonds
    10