Kid’s Favorite Peanut Butter Sandwich

September 23, 2010 by · Leave a Comment 

  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 4 slices whole wheat bread
  • 1 med. banana, sliced thin
  • 1 med. carrot, pared and shredded
  • 4 tsp. raisins

Put peanut butter on each slice of bread. Arrange banana slices on each, then sprinkle each with grated carrot and 1 tsp. raisins.

Four servings. About 285 calories per serving.

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Chicken Tortilla Sandwich

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  • 6 whole grain tortillas, 7″
  • 1 c. diced, cooked chicken or turkey (4 oz.)
  • 1 c. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 sm. red onion, finely chopped (1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 c. drained, chopped roasted sweet red peppers
  • 1 (4 oz.) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in the oven for 5 minutes or until warm. Preheat the broiler, setting the rack 6″ from the heat.
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium-size bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, onion, peppers, chilies, garlic, cumin and cilantro. Spread an equal amount of the mixture in the center of each tortilla, then fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
  3. Brush both sides of each sandwich with the oil and transfer to a baking sheet. Broil for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes on each side or until crisp and blistered. Serve immediately or wrap the sandwiches in aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days, letting them come to room temperature before serving.

Makes 6 sandwiches. Per Sandwich: 218 calories; 3 g saturated fat; 29 mg cholesterol. Preparation Time: 20 minutes. Cooking Time: 5 minutes.

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Tuna Sandwich Filling

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  • 1 lg. can white tuna, water packed, drained
  • 1 lg. carrot, grated
  • 1 c. finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 c. or more sun flower seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dill weed
  • Enough equal parts of plain yogurt and low fat mayonnaise to moisten.

Combine all ingredients. Amounts of everything can vary according to taste. Keeps well for several days. Good on whole wheat bread with sprouts. To use as a salad. Stir in chow mein noodles. Just before serving on a lettuce leaf with cherry tomatoes for garnish.

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