Build a Smarter Sandwich

By Grace Parisi
Updated February 20, 2014
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Reuben, club, bacon-and-egg—our upgrades to the classics make them heartier, healthier and more satisfying.
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Healthy Recipes

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Never settle for a boring sandwich. There are so many delicious meats, vegetables, and condiments you can put between two hearty pieces of bread. So instead of the same old ham and cheese or PB&J, smack your lips over one of these healthy, updated versions of classic recipes, from Pastrami-Spiced Tofu Reuben to Mediterranean Tuna Melt and Bacon-and-Egg Sandwiches with Greens.

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Pastrami-Spiced Tofu Reuben

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Ingredients:

Firm tofu, reduced-fat mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickles, ground coriander, garlic powder, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, sauerkraut, pickled jalapeño, unsalted butter, pumpernickel slices, Swiss cheese, half-sour pickles, salt, black pepper

Calories: 454

Try this recipe: Pastrami-Spiced Tofu Reuben

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Pimento Cheese Toast

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Ingredients:

Olive oil, leeks, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chipotle powder, sharp yellow Cheddar, sliced pimentos, unsalted butter, 7-grain bread, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, pepper

Calories: 440

Try this recipe: Pimento Cheese Toast

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Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Good barbecue chicken sandwiches don't require spending hours over the grill. This chicken sandwich recipe from Cooking Light is the perfect solution for those busy weeknights. Watch the video to learn how to make our sweet and spicy barbecue sauce.Get the recipe:Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

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Grilled Salmon Club

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Ingredients:

Salmon, sesame oil, sesame seeds, 7-grain sandwich bread, olive oil, mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon, tomatoes, bread-and-butter pickles, baby arugula, salt, pepper

Calories: 626

Try this recipe: Grilled Salmon Club

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Bacon-and-Egg Sandwiches with Greens

This bacon-and-egg sandwich contains kale and is served on a multigrain English muffin, but still contains sodium, cholesterol, and saturated fat (so watch your overall intake). Watch this video to find out how to make this breakfast recipe that's healthier than the traditional version (half the fat!).

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Mixed Veggie Banh Mi

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Ingredients:

Carrot, sugar, white vinegar, hearts of palm, olive oil, lime, baguette, Persian cucumbers, Hass avocado, bread-and-butter pickles, small jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, salt

Calories: 398

Try this recipe: Mixed-Veggie Bánh Mì

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Mediterranean Tuna Melt

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Ingredients:

Multigrain boule, olive oil, Spanish tuna, lemon, roasted red peppers, Spanish olives, red onion, Mancheo, chives, Marcona almonds

Calories: 421

Try this recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Melt

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