Turkey Sandwiches With Roasted Bell Peppers

Trying to figure out what to do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Give these tasty turkey sandwiches a try! Packed with fresh veggies and whole grains, they’re sure to keep you fueled for hours.

Learn more about holiday eating in “Healthy Holiday Meals.”[1]

Endnotes:

“Healthy Holiday Meals.”: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/healthy-living/nutrition-exercise/healthy-holiday-meals/

Source URL: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/turkey-sandwiches-with-roasted-bell-peppers/

Ingredients

2 large red bell peppers
8 slices whole-grain or millet bread
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
8 spinach leaves or 4 romaine lettuce leaves
8 thin slices red onion
1/2 pound thinly sliced skinless roasted turkey breast
8 large fresh basil leaves (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat broiler. Cut bell peppers into quarters; discard stems, membranes, and seeds. Place peppers, skin side up, on foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 3 inches from heat 10 minutes, or until skin is blackened. Wrap peppers in foil from baking sheet; let stand 10 minutes. Peel off skin and discard.

2. Spread 4 bread slices with mayonnaise. Top with spinach, onion, turkey, peppers, and basil, if desired. Top with remaining bread slices.

Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 1 sandwich.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 262, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Protein: 22 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 52 mg, Sodium: 301 mg, Fiber: 11 g

Exchanges per serving: 2 Bread/Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Meat.