Low Carb Pesto Sandwich
Delight your taste buds with the perfect balance of fresh, savory flavors in this Low Carb Pesto Sandwich! Featuring homemade cloud bread that's light and fluffy, this recipe swaps traditional sandwich buns for a gluten-free option that's packed with protein. The vibrant, nutty pesto—created with fragrant basil, parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic—adds a gourmet touch, elevating perfectly cooked chicken breast, juicy slices of tomato, and crisp lettuce. Ideal for a health-conscious lunch or a quick dinner, this keto-friendly sandwich is simple to prepare and ready in under an hour. Say goodbye to carb-heavy meals and embrace this satisfying, flavorful dish that’s as wholesome as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Eggs
- 3 tablespoons Cream Cheese
- 0.25 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 2 cups Basil Leaves
- 0.5 cups Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Pine Nuts
- 2 medium Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 cups Olive Oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Pepper
- 1 small Chicken Breast, cooked and sliced
- 1 medium Tomato, sliced
- 2 large Lettuce Leaves
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Separate the egg yolks and whites, placing each in a separate bowl.
Add the cream cheese and baking powder to the egg yolks and mix them until smooth.
In the bowl with the egg whites, beat them using an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the beaten egg whites, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Spoon the mixture into six equal mounds on the parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping them into circles similar in size.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cloud bread is golden brown. Allow them to cool completely.
While the bread is baking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, add the basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
With the processor running, gradually add olive oil through the feed tube until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous tablespoon of pesto on the inside of cloud bread slices.
Layer with chicken slices, tomato, and lettuce leaves. Top with another piece of cloud bread.
Secure the sandwich with a toothpick if needed, and serve immediately. Enjoy your low-carb pesto sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 169.4 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.0 g | 205% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 728 mg | 243% | |
| Sodium | 1826 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 73.6 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 643 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1056 mg | 22% | |
*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.
