Meals Matter

A Better Monte Cristo Sandwich

Contributed By: melsommergsp
Clean Eating SO 09 p46

Ingredients

1 lb Turkey breast scaloppini (thinly sliced turkey), cut into 4 oz pieces

2 tsp Olive oil, divided

1 1/2 tsp Dried oregano

Sea salt, to taste

Fresh ground black pepper, to taste

1/2 cup Egg whites

2 tbsp Skim milk

Cayenne pepper, to taste

3 tbsp Dijon mustard

8 slices Whole grain bread

1 cup Baby spinach leaves

1 Pear, thinly sliced

4 1oz Slices low fat Swiss cheese

Preparation

ONE In a small bowl, season turkey with 1 tsp oil, oregano, salt & black pepper

TWO Heat a nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey & saute until light golden at edges and fully cooked throughout, about 2-3 mins per side. Remove from heat and set aside

THREE In a shallow dish, whisk together egg whites & milk. Season with salt, black pepper & cayenne. Set aside

FOUR Spread about 1 tsp (adjust to taste) Dijon mustard on 1 side of each bread slice and place. Dijon side up, onto a flat work surface. Layer equal parts spinach, pear & turkey onto 4 slices of bread. Top each stack with 1 slice cheese & another slice bread, Dijon-side-down, pressing gently

FIVE In a medium nonstick saute pan, heat remaining tsp oil over medium heat

SIX Using a spatula, carefully dip 1 side of a sandwich into egg mixture (egg mixture should go about halfway up bread slice when immersed) With your hand on the top of the sandwich and spatula underneath, carefully flip to immerse the other side in egg, then gently transfer to hot pan. Saute sandwich, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 mins total. Remove from pan. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately

TIP: Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper and use it to transfer dipped sandwiches to saute pan

Cook's Notes

160mg Omega 3s 1270mg Omega 6s

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 4
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 420
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 53g
Sodium: 750mg
Fiber: 6g