Low Fat Chopped Cheese Sandwich
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Fat Chopped Cheese Sandwich, a nutritious twist on a classic comfort food. Perfectly seasoned lean ground turkey replaces traditional beef for a lighter yet equally flavorful filling, melded with melted reduced-fat cheddar cheese for that signature creamy goodness. Sautéed onion and red bell pepper add fresh, sweet flavors, while a touch of garlic powder enhances the savory zest. Served on toasted whole grain sandwich rolls with crisp romaine lettuce and a hint of low-fat mayonnaise, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and packs wholesome ingredients into every bite. Ideal for lunch or a casual dinner, this healthier take on a New York bodega favorite is sure to satisfy while keeping things light.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Lean ground turkey
- 2 pieces Whole grain sandwich rolls
- 100 grams Reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 small Onion
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise
- 2 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Begin by finely chopping the onion and half of the red bell pepper.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with a spray of olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté them for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Increase the heat slightly and add the lean ground turkey to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
Season the turkey mixture with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Continue to cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes.
Lower the heat to medium and sprinkle the reduced-fat cheddar cheese over the cooked turkey. Stir gently and let the cheese melt and mix through, about 2 minutes.
Toast the whole grain sandwich rolls until lightly golden and warm.
Spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat mayonnaise on each half of the toasted rolls.
Place one romaine lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each roll.
Spoon half of the turkey mixture over the lettuce on each sandwich roll.
Close the sandwiches with the top halves of the rolls, slice in half if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1186 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.6 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 241 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 2624 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.5 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 93.2 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 901 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1261 mg | 27% | |
*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.
