Add some excitement to your lunch box sandwich rotation with these healthy sandwich recipes. Perfect for when you're on the go or even a simple supper at home, these recipes are full of vegetables, protein and most importantly, flavor!
Mastering the skill of making a great sandwich is one which is not to be overlooked.
Sure. You're not going to be getting any award for it.
But, if you become proficient, you will reap the rewards every time that you have a sandwich. And it will be worth it. Trust me.
Especially if you use your sandwich making expertise to make a healthy sandwich.
Although I am not a nutrition professional, over the years of fine tuning my sandwich making, I have done a bit of research and these tips for healthy sandwiches seem to come up time and again so I thought I would share them with you.
- Choose a nutritious bread. Try making your sandwich on a whole grain sourdough or sprouted bread which contain more nutrients and are easier to digest than refined white bread. Depending on your dietary needs, you can also try making your sandwich without bread and using one of these creative options instead.
- Include a quality protein. Deli meats and cold cuts can be high in sodium and preservatives so if using those, be sure to check the ingredients and choose ones without additives. Or you can make your sandwich hearty by opting for home-cooked, preservative free meats, eggs or plant based proteins such as beans or nut butter.
- Incorporate vegetables. Round out your handheld meal by including plenty of vegetables. Some of my favorites to include in sandwiches are red bell pepper, tomato slices, cucumber, red onion, lettuce, spinach, sliced beets and shredded carrots.
- Add flavor with a nutritious spread. Check out this comprehensive list for plenty of ideas for ways to add flavor and texture without unwanted ingredients.
Now, let's get into some of my favorite healthy sandwich recipes!
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