Heart-Healthy Classic Cheese and Ham Sandwich
Give your lunchtime favorite a nutritious upgrade with this **Heart-Healthy Classic Cheese and Ham Sandwich**! Perfect for those seeking a delicious yet mindful meal, this recipe swaps traditional ingredients for more wholesome options like **whole grain bread**, **low-sodium, lean ham**, and **reduced-fat cheddar cheese**. Creamy smashed avocado adds heart-healthy fats in place of butter or heavy spreads, while layers of vibrant spinach and juicy tomato deliver a fresh crunch and a boost of vitamins. A touch of mustard brings a tangy kick, and optional grilling with a dab of olive oil ensures the ultimate golden, crispy finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sandwich is a satisfying, guilt-free option for busy lunches or a light dinner. Ideal for health-conscious individuals, it’s proof that a classic can be both nutritious and indulgent!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 2 ounces Low-sodium, lean ham, thinly sliced
- 1 ounce Reduced-fat cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- 0.25 whole Avocado, smashed
- 0.5 cup Spinach leaves
- 0.5 whole Tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon Mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Olive oil, for grilling (optional)
Instructions
Lay both slices of whole grain bread on a clean surface.
Spread the smashed avocado evenly over one slice of bread.
Layer the spinach leaves on top of the avocado.
Place the low-sodium, lean ham slices over the spinach.
Add the reduced-fat cheddar cheese slices over the ham.
Layer the thinly sliced tomato on top of the cheese.
Spread mustard on the other slice of bread and place it on top of the sandwich, mustard side down.
Optionally, for a grilled effect, lightly brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and grill the sandwich for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is slightly melted.
Remove from the skillet, cut the sandwich in half, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.6 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 56 mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 916 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.2 g | 33% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 884 mg | 19% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
