Sandwich Ideas

We don't eat a lot of bread and/or sandwiches (mostly because it's tough to find good bread and we don't really need the carbo load), but sometimes it's nice to have a simple sandwich, especially in the summer.  The key is to buy quality ingredients!  Here are two of our yummy sandwich combos we've been eating on these HOT HOT days!

(Turkey) Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich with avacado spread:

-Ezekial Bread
*found in the frozen section at health food and most regular grocery stores
*made from sprouted whole grains and NO FILLERS or High Fructose Corn Syrup
*the texture is different but it is more filling and super yummy toasted)
*Whole Foods also bake their own breads but this is more reasonable priced and if you keep frozen it lasts a while (for us anyway)

-Turkey Bacon (Applegate Farms is the kind I bought-Target, Whole Foods, Valley Natural)
-Sliced Tomatoes
-Large Green Leaf Lettuce
-1-2 avacados (mashed, I also added sea salt and a spoonful of salsa to mine)
*instead of mayo

Build you favorite BLT anyway you like it!

Peanut Butter and Jelly:

I know you are not thinking this is special but I can honestly say that until a couple days ago my 4.5 year old had never had one!  So, I went all out and made her a good one!  Now, we are all hooked!

-Ezekial Bread (I used Sesame this time, but they also have english muffins and others)
-Organic Fresh Ground Almond/Peanut Butter (Whole Foods, Valley Natural)
*If you buy jar almond/peanut butter be sure to read ingredients and not use if it contains added oils or sugars.
-Organic, Sugar-free fruit spread (Whole Foods, Valley Natural, some farmer's markets)
*Again, read labels-mine was sweetened with grape juice (fruit is already sweet, right?

Load up the peanut/almond butter and fruit spread and enjoy!

Grilled Cheese:

-Ezekial Bread
-Raw, Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese
-Oil or butter
-Grilled chicken, thinly sliced (optional)

Make a healthier version of the grilled cheese!  We sometimes add thinly sliced leftover grilled chicken to make it more filling and serve with homemade tomato soup.

Asian Turkey Quinoa

1 lb lean ground turkey

1-2 Tbs. coconut oil 

1 large onion chopped

1-cup shredded carrot  ( I like the colored mix )

1 clove garlic or minced garlic (1 lg tsp)

1 green zucchini (shredded)

1 cup diced spinach, kale, or dark green of some sort (I used kale this time)

1/4 cup organic soy sauce (I used Bragg’s Amino’s)

1 cup chopped mushrooms

Splash of chicken broth (maybe 1/4-1/2 cup)

2 cups of cooked quinoa

1.  Saute garlic and onions in 1 Tbs oil.  

2.  Once beginning to brown, add carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms and saute until slightly tender 

3.  Then add turkey and saute until cooked through.  

4.  Next add kale, your pre-cooked quinoa (use directions on box), and the soy sauce and chicken broth.  

5.  Simmer covered for 10 minutes

This was colorful and fun for a new healthy dinner!  You could play with it and add any and all veggies you like.  Shredding them made them quicker cooking and so colorful and tasty!