5 Low Protein Sandwich Ideas
Sandwich 1: Cucumber, Cranberry & Feta
Ingredients:
- 2 slices low protein bread (we used Promin Fresh Brown Bread)
- 1 tsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp. Violife Greek Style Cheese
- 4 slices cucumber
Method:
- Butter the low protein bread.
- Spread on the cranberry sauce, and add the cucumber and chopped cheese.
Calories: 312 kcal
Phe: This recipe does not need to be counted as exchanges.
Sandwich 2: Honey and Butternut Squash
Ingredients:
- 2 slices low protein bread (we used Promin Fresh White Roll)
- ½ tsp. butter
- ¾ cup butternut squash (cubed)
- 1 heaped tsp. honey
Method:
- Microwave the butternut squash for 2-3 minutes until soft. Season with salt and pepper (optional). Once cooked and soft, mash in a bowl and then set aside to cool.
- Butter the bread roll and then spread on the honey. Spread on the mashed butternut squash.
Calories: 312 kcal
Phe: This recipe does not need to be counted as exchanges.
Sandwich 3: Red Pepper & Olive Tapenade
Ingredients:
- 2 slices low protein bread (we used Promin Fresh White Bread)
- ½ tsp butter
- 1 tbsp. black olives
- 1 slice Violife Mature Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 red pepper (sliced)
Method:
- Butter the bread and add the cheese and crushed olives.
- Microwave the peppers in 1 tsp. olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Allow the peppers to cool and then add to the sandwich.
Calories: 440 kcal
Phe: This recipe does not need to be counted as exchanges.
Sandwich 4: Apple, Cheese & Pickle
Ingredients:
- 2 slices low protein bread (we used Mevalia Pane Casereccio)
- ½ tsp. butter
- 1 slice Violife Cheddar Cheese
- ½ apple (sliced)
- ½ tbsp. pickle (we used Branston)
Method:
- Butter the low protein bread and add the sliced cheese, pickle and sliced apple.
Calories: 311 kcal
Phe: This recipe does not need to be counted as exchanges.
Sandwich 5: Balsamic Tomato and Avocado
Ingredients:
- 2 slices low protein bread (we used Mevalia Pane Casereccio)
- ½ tsp. butter (or 1 tsp. garlic mayonnaise)
- ½ avocado (sliced)
- ½ tomato (sliced)
- 1 tsp. balsamic glaze
Method:
- Butter two slices of your favourite low protein bread.
- Add the avocado, tomato and then top with the balsamic glaze.
Calories: 401 kcal
Phe: This recipe does not need to be counted as exchanges.