In honor of St. Patricks Day next week, I thought I would add some green-spiked recipes this week! (I know, most of my recipes are veggie heavy so that’s not very new, but do you really need another corned beef or soda bread recipe? )
First up, a quick and easy, protein-packed sandwich featuring pesto for added kick. I know some people wouldn’t be caught dead using pesto from a jar, but until basil season comes back around, that’s all I’ve got! (And I still find it delicious). But of course, if you can make your own, all the better! Pesto contains ample amounts of heart-healthy monounsaturated fat and polyphenols (thanks to the olive oil) as well as flavonoids from the basil and allyl sulfide compounds from the garlic. At 130 calories per ounce, it’s not low in calories, so use moderation when you use this flavorful condiment, and try using it instead of high fat mayo or cheese. Pesto pairs wonderfully with chicken, seafood, pasta or vegetables, or spread on crusty bread as an appetizer. I also love it paired with a creamy ingredient like Laughing Cow Light or nonfat cream cheese, as I do in this quesadilla-style sandwich.
Low carb wraps make excellent sandwiches and quesadillas, and the Toufayans Low Carb wrap I used for this sandwich provides most of its 15 grams of carbohydrate from tummy-filling fiber, making it suitable for low-glycemic diet plans, or just for anyone trying to get their 25-35 grams of fiber a day for digestive health and a flat belly!
- 1 low-carb wrap (Toufayan’s, La Tortilla Factory, Tumaro’s or similar)
- 2 ounces Philadelphia Fat Free cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon pesto, fresh or jarred
- 3 ounces deli turkey breast, extra lean
1. Place the wrap on an unheated skillet. Using a butter knife, spread cream cheese on one half of wrap, and spread pesto over cream cheese. Lay turkey slices on top of pesto and fold wrap in half to enclose.
2. Turn on heat to medium-low and cook for 3-4 minutes until wrap is golden underneath. Flip, and cook 3-4 minutes on other side until golden brown and crisp.
3. Serve with fresh cut veggies or salad.
Serves 1
Nutrition Facts: 284 calories, 11 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 34 mg cholesterol, 29 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 30 grams protein
Coming up next in green cuisine….. a creamy shrimp chowder with leeks, celery, and fennel. Stay tuned!
Note: I’ve entered this recipe in the Foodbuzz Top 9 competition. If you like the recipe, I’d greatly appreciate your vote. If you have one moment, stop by and click “buzz it” in the upper right hand corner. Thank you very much for supporting me! – Georgie
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I just discovered your incredible blog, and I’m so glad I did! The energy and enthusiasm in your posts is so inspiring! I also love your idea of healthful green for St. Patty’s day – the best kind of green!
These sandwiches look out of this world incredible…
Thanks for the kind words Astra! Hope to hear more from you, I’ll check out your site too! A little healthy green is good for us all.
Georgie Fear RD
I just found you through Nicole (Prevention RD). Happy RD day. Turkey pesto sandwich that is light–now that’s a hit!
omg im so hungry looking at this… delish!!!!
I just buzzed it..
Thanks Nour!!!
Yet another ‘home run’ Georgie! This is really tasty. Although, I didn’t have any cream cheese on hand, so I used a Laughing Cow Light Swiss Cheese wedge and I think it worked pretty well.
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