Heart-Healthy Ham and Cheese Baguette
Transform your lunch hour with this *Heart-Healthy Ham and Cheese Baguette*, a nutritious twist on a classic sandwich that’s packed with flavor and texture. Made with a whole-grain baguette, lean low-sodium ham, and low-fat Swiss cheese, this recipe balances indulgence with wellness, making it perfect for those seeking healthy eating options. Fresh spinach leaves, juicy tomato, creamy avocado, and a tangy Dijon mustard spread elevate every bite with vibrant, wholesome ingredients. Baked to perfection in just 5 minutes, this heart-healthy meal is quick, easy, and ideal for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Whether you're looking for a protein-rich lunch or a delightful snack to share, this recipe delivers on taste and nutrition without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Whole-grain baguette
- 200 grams Lean low-sodium ham
- 100 grams Low-fat Swiss cheese
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 medium Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Cut the whole-grain baguette lengthwise to open it up, but do not cut all the way through. Place it on a baking sheet.
Spread the Dijon mustard evenly on the inside of both halves of the baguette.
Slice the low-fat Swiss cheese and layer it evenly on one half of the baguette.
Add the lean low-sodium ham slices on top of the cheese layer.
Place the open baguette in the preheated oven directly on the baking sheet and let it bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese is slightly melted.
While the baguette is in the oven, slice the tomato and avocado into thin slices.
Once the cheese melts, remove the baguette from the oven. Lay the fresh spinach leaves, tomato, and avocado slices on top of the ham layer.
Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over the veggies and season with fresh ground black pepper.
Close the baguette by bringing the two halves together gently.
Cut the baguette into four equal pieces and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.2 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 4071 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 157.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.9 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.7 g | ||
| Protein | 91.7 g | 183% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 890 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1970 mg | 42% | |
*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.
