Learn to Make Delicious, Low-Calorie Sandwiches

 You don't need to be a gourmet chef to prepare these delicious sandwiches. Add a little variety to an ordinary sandwich with these 11 healthy recipes that contain less than 300 calories each. Bon Appétit! 

1) Chicken and Roast Beef Muffulettas

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons capers, drained
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons olive oil

2) Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach, and Pepper Omelet 

• 4 sourdough English muffins, split
• 6 large egg whites 
• 3 large eggs 
• 2 tablespoons fat-free milk 
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Dash of hot pepper sauce 
• 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper 
• 1 1/2 cups bagged baby spinach leaves 
• 3/4 cup pre-chopped onion 
• Cooking spray

3) Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches with Fig and Honey

• 8 (1-ounce) slices cinnamon-raisin bread
• 1 (4-ounce) package goat cheese
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 2 tablespoons fig preserves
• 2 teaspoons thinly sliced fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
• Cooking spray

• Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring until well blended. 
• Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese mixture on each of 4 bread slices. 
• Top each slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons preserves and 1/2 teaspoon basil. 
• Top with remaining bread slices. 
• Lightly coat outside of bread with cooking spray.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. 
• Add 2 sandwiches to pan. 
• Place a cast-iron or heavy skillet on top of sandwiches, and press gently to flatten. 
• Cook 3 minutes on each side or until bread is lightly toasted (leave cast-iron skillet on sandwiches while they cook). 
• Repeat with remaining sandwiches. 
• Sprinkle with sugar.

4) Red Onion and Kalamata Olive Tuna Sandwich

Ingredients:

• 2 6-ounce cans of tuna packed in water (drained)
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped kalamata olives
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, pepper, olive oil, onion, and olives. 
• Spread the mixture on your favorite bread or roll, and enjoy.

5) Warm Prosciutto-Stuffed Focaccia

Ingredients:

• 1 (9-ounce) round loaf focaccia bread
• 4 ounces thinly sliced Muenster cheese
• 3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 1/4 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained
• 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
• 2 tablespoons light balsamic vinaigrette

6) Ham and Spinach Focaccia Sandwiches

• 8 ounces smoked deli ham, thinly sliced
• 1 (8-inch) round focaccia bread (about 8 ounces)
• 1 (7-ounce) bottle roasted red bell peppers, drained and sliced
• 3 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons sun-dried tomato sprinkles
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 cup spinach leaves 

7) Chipotle Pork and Avocado Wrap

• 1 1/2 cups (1/4-inch-thick) slices cut Simply Roasted Pork (about 8 ounces)
• 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas
• 2 teaspoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 1/2 cup mashed peeled avocado
• 1 1/2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
• 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1/4 cup bottled salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

8) Ham and Cheese Toasted Sandwich 

• 8 (1-ounce) slices whole wheat bread
• 4 ounces low-fat deli ham
• 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato (about 1 large)
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) tub light cream cheese
• 1/4 cup (2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 
9) Black Pepper and Molasses Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 (2-ounce) sandwich rolls, cut in half horizontally
• 12 dill pickle chips

10) Turkey Reuben Sandwiches

• 4 (1-ounce) slices reduced-fat, reduced-sodium Swiss cheese (such as Alpine Lace)
• 8 ounces smoked turkey, thinly sliced
• 8 slices rye bread
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup fat-free Thousand Island dressing
• 2/3 cup sauerkraut, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided

11) Prosciutto, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwiches

• 8 (1-ounce) slices 100% whole-grain bread 
• 8 (1/4-inch-thick) slices tomato
• 3 ounces very thin slices prosciutto
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup baby romaine lettuce leaves 
• 1/4 cup canola mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

H/T: myrecipes.com