Heart-Healthy Open-Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with a nutritious twist on a classic favorite—our Heart-Healthy Open-Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich. Crafted with wholesome whole grain bread, lean low-sodium ham, and reduced-fat Swiss cheese, this recipe layers on fresh, vibrant flavors with creamy avocado mash, juicy tomato slices, and crisp baby spinach. Toasted to perfection in just minutes, this sandwich is finished with a touch of tangy Dijon mustard for a satisfying yet light meal that's rich in fiber, heart-healthy fats, and essential vitamins. Perfect for busy days or a quick meal makeover, this open-faced creation is proof that indulgence can be good for you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 4 slices low-sodium, lean ham
- 2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- 0.5 whole avocado
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven grill (broiler) to medium-high heat.
Lightly brush each slice of whole grain bread with extra virgin olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
Grill the bread slices for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are lightly toasted and golden brown.
While the bread is toasting, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl and mash it with a fork.
Add the lemon juice and ground black pepper to the mashed avocado and mix well to combine.
Thinly slice the tomato.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each toasted bread slice.
Layer 2 slices of low-sodium, lean ham on each piece of bread.
Place a slice of reduced-fat Swiss cheese over the ham on each sandwich.
Return the sandwiches to the oven grill until the cheese is melted, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Remove the sandwiches from the oven and top each with a generous handful of baby spinach leaves and tomato slices.
Drizzle a little Dijon mustard over the vegetables.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2462 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.1 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 477 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1166 mg | 25% | |
*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.
