Low Fat Beef Banh Mi
Introduce your taste buds to a guilt-free twist on the classic Vietnamese sandwich with this Low Fat Beef Banh Mi recipe! Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this healthy version swaps traditional pork for lean, low-fat ground beef marinated with lime juice, garlic, and low-sodium soy sauce for a savory kick. A whole-grain baguette serves as the ideal base, while crisp cucumber, julienned carrots, green onions, and fresh cilantro add refreshing crunch and flavor. A tangy non-fat Greek yogurt spread infused with rice vinegar provides the perfect creamy complement without the excess calories. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and nutritious dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. Whether you're seeking a low-fat dinner idea or simply a healthier take on street food favorites, this recipe is sure to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French baguette, preferably whole-grain
- 300 grams Low-fat ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Carrot, julienned
- 1 medium Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 small Red chili, sliced (optional)
- 0.25 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated.
Form the beef mixture into small patties or oval shapes about the size to fit your baguette sections.
Place the patties on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until fully cooked through.
While the beef is cooking, in a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. This will be your spread for the sandwich.
Slice the baguette into four equal parts and cut each segment horizontally, being careful not to slice all the way through.
Spread some of the yogurt mixture onto the cut sides of the baguette.
Layer each baguette with beef patties, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, green onions, and optional red chili slices.
Serve immediately while the beef is hot and the vegetables are crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.7 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.9 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 3758 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.9 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 115.7 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2479 mg | 53% | |
*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.
