Low Fat Pimento Cheese Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this deliciously creamy Low Fat Pimento Cheese Sandwich recipe, a lighter twist on the Southern classic! Packed with protein-rich low-fat cream cheese, reduced-fat cheddar, and tangy Greek yogurt, this healthier version boasts the vibrant flavor of chopped pimentos, aromatic green onions, and a hint of spices. Served between hearty slices of whole wheat bread and fresh lettuce, it’s the perfect combination of indulgence and nutrition. This quick and easy recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep and is ideal for a satisfying meal or a make-ahead lunch option. If you’re searching for a low-fat sandwich recipe that doesn’t compromise on taste, this pimento cheese creation is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 4-ounce jar pimentos, drained and chopped
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices whole wheat sandwich bread slices
- 4 leaves fresh lettuce leaves
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Stir until they are well combined and smooth.
Add the reduced-fat cheddar cheese, chopped pimentos, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture.
Mix all ingredients together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Lay out the whole wheat sandwich bread slices on a clean surface.
Spread a generous amount of the pimento cheese mixture onto 4 of the bread slices.
Top the spread with a fresh lettuce leaf on each slice.
Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
Cut each sandwich in half, serve and enjoy immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.0 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.2 g | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2929 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.3 g | ||
| Protein | 72.6 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1360 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1155 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.
