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Cuban Sandwich

SCRAPE the underside of the mushroom to remove the black gills with a teaspoon. Discard the gills. HEAT a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil, mushroom, and onion. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally, or until the onion begins to brown and the mushroom is cooked through. Add 1 tablespoon water if the onion begins to stick.

Cuban Sandwich

Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Portobello mushroom stem removed
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 1 sm red onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp 0% fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 whole wheat baguette cut in half (about 2 oz)
  • 2 oz lean pork loin sliced
  • 1 slice baked ham - low sodium

Instructions
 

  • 1. SCRAPE the underside of the mushroom to remove the black gills with a teaspoon. Discard the gills.
  • 2. HEAT a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil, mushroom, and onion. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally, or until the onion begins to brown and the mushroom is cooked through. Add 1 tablespoon water if the onion begins to stick.
  • 3. SPREAD the yogurt, mayo, and relish on 1 side of the baguette and top with the pork and ham. Spoon the onion on top. Cut the mushroom in half and layer it on top of the onion.
  • 4. TOP with the remaining piece of baguette and return the sandwich to the griddle or skillet.
  • 5. PLACE a sandwich press or another heavy pot on top to compress the sandwich. Remove the sandwich press or heavy pot and cook over low heat for 1 minute total, turning the sandwich once, or until it browns lightly. Serve immediately or wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Ham and Cheese Bake

PREHEAT the oven to 350ºF. Place the milk, yogurt, eggs, egg whites, flaxseed, and oregano in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.

Ham and Cheese Bake

Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup fat-free milk
  • ½ cup 0% fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3 Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 oz whole wheat bread cubed
  • 2 c broccoli florets chopped
  • 2 scallions or 1 shallot chopped
  • 2 slices Canadian bacon or ham chopped (about 1½ ounces)
  • 2 to matoes sliced
  • ½ cup about 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
  • 8 oz orange or grapefruit juice

Instructions
 

  • 1. PREHEAT the oven to 350ºF. Place the milk, yogurt, eggs, egg whites, flaxseed, and oregano in a large bowl. Whisk until well combined.
  • 2. ADD the bread, broccoli, scallions or shallot, and bacon or ham and stir until the mixture is well coated. Transfer to an 8"x 8" baking dish.
  • 3. TOP with the tomatoes and sprinkle with the cheese. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is slightly browned and the top of the casserole puffs. Cut into 4 equal portions and serve immediately with 1 glass of orange or grapefruit juice.