Tomato-basil sandwich

Dietician's Tip

Pita bread is a hollow flatbread. It is a staple in the Middle East as well as in Mediterranean regions. It can be cut in half and filled with just about anything.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole-wheat pita, cut in half
  • 2 or more leaves of romaine lettuce
  • 6 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced
  • 2 thin slices of red onion
  • 2 ounces reduced-fat smoked provolone cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Toast the pita bread halves and open the pockets.

Divide the lettuce, basil, tomato, onion and cheese between the 2 halves. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and freshly ground pepper.

Serve.

Serving Information

Serves 2

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 202
Total carbohydrate: 23 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Dietary fiber: 3 g
Monounsaturated fat: 2 g
Protein: 11 g
Saturated fat: 5 g
Serving size: 1/2 sandwich
Sodium: 246 mg
Total fat: 8 g

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free): 1
Grains and grain products: 1
Vegetables: 1

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates: 1
Protein and dairy: 1
Vegetables: 1

Last Updated Jul 13, 2024


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