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Toasted Sandwiches with Tuna & Hummus

Give your lunch a “tuna” up with this heart-healthy sandwich. Low in fat and diabetic-friendly, this recipe creates sandwiches full of nutrients and fibers. They’re great for lunch or dinner.
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Course Seafood
Cuisine Continental

Servings 4 servings
Calories 1290.47 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 6 ounce(s) tuna in water
  • 3/4 cup(s) hummus
  • 1 cup(s) spinach, finely shredded
  • 1 cup(s) carrots, grated
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cumin
  • 8 slices multigrain bread
  • 1/2 cup(s) low fat milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon(s) olive oil

Instructions

 

  • Drain tuna.
  • Combine tuna, hummus, spinach, carrots and cumin and mix well.
  • Make 4 sandwiches with the tuna mixture and the bread.
  • Beat together milk, egg, and egg whites.
  • Heat 2 large non-stick pans over medium-low heat.
  • Carefully dip both sides of each sandwich in the milk and egg mixture, not soaking too much but using up all the mixture.
  • Add 1/2 tbs oil to each pan and then fry the sandwiches, 2 per pan, about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
  • If you prefer you can skip the milk and egg mixture and just toast the bread and add the filling.
  • Ready in 25 min.

Nutrition

Calories: 1290.47kcalCarbohydrates: 137.74gProtein: 101.77gFat: 39.56gSaturated Fat: 7.5gCholesterol: 281mgSodium: 2583.46mgFiber: 32.12gSugar: 25.32g

Keyword Carrots, Diabetes Friendly, Eggs, Fresh Spinach
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