Low Fat Francesinha
Experience a guilt-free twist on Portugal’s beloved Francesinha with this Low Fat Francesinha recipe! Packed with flavor yet light on calories, this dish swaps traditional ingredients for healthier choices, including lean turkey breast, low-fat cheese, and whole-grain bread. A rich tomato-based sauce, infused with smoky paprika and a dash of Worcestershire sauce, envelops the sandwich, while a perfectly cooked egg crowns the meal for added indulgence. Ready in just 40 minutes, this wholesome version keeps the spirit of the classic alive while catering to low-fat and low-sodium dietary needs. Pair it with a crisp green salad for a balanced and satisfying meal that delivers all the taste with none of the guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread slices
- 200 grams Lean turkey breast
- 4 slices Low-fat cheese slices
- 4 slices Low-fat ham slices
- 2 large Eggs
- 250 ml Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 spritz Cooking spray
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add tomato paste, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a non-stick pan, lightly spray cooking spray and sear the turkey breast until fully cooked, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the same pan, lightly sear the low-fat ham slices for about 1 minute on each side, just to warm them.
Assemble the sandwiches by placing one slice of turkey breast and two slices of ham between two slices of whole grain bread.
Top each sandwich with two slices of low-fat cheese.
Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Meanwhile, fry or poach the eggs to your liking.
Once the sandwiches are ready, pour the prepared sauce over them and top each with a fried or poached egg.
Serve immediately, preferably with a green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1234 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.7 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 612 mg | 204% | |
| Sodium | 4338 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 142.9 g | 286% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 1047 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2090 mg | 44% | |
*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.
