Greek Garden Sandwiches

    Servings: 4 sandwiches

    Source: "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan"


    Ingredients

      10 oz pkg frozen chopped/spinach/thawed/squeezed dry
      1/4 C coarsely chopped black olives
      1/4 C FF or light mayonnaise
      3 T crumbled RF feta cheese W/sun-dried tomatoes and herbs
      8 slices firm multigrain, pumpernickel,or dark rye bread or 4 multigrain burger buns
      12 thin slices plum tomato
      3/4 C alfalfa or spicy sprouts
      4 oz thinly sliced RF provolone or Swiss cheese
      2 T Dijon mustard


    Place spinach in large skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until spinach is heated through and excess liquid has evaporated.

    Remove from heat, stir olives and mayonnaise, then feta cheese.

    To assemble sandwiches, place quarter of spinach on each bread slice. Top with a quarter of the tomatoes, sprouts, and cheese.. Spread mustard on remaining 4 bread slices. Place on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a paper towel. Microwave for 30 seconds, just until the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

    Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 sandwich):Calories: 276, Carbohydrate: 32 g, Cholesterol: 17 mg, Fat: 8.6 g, Fiber: 6.3 g, Protein: 19 g, Sodium: 905 mg, Calcium: 415 mg

    Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Starch, 1 Lean Meat, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat