Sandwiches for Diabetes

Crusty bread smothered in fresh basil and red-ripe tomatoes.

Preparation time: 30 minutes or less

Servings: 4.

5 A Day servings: ½.

Ingredients:

* 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
* 1 clove garlic, crushed
* 1 Tbsp. finely minced fresh basil
* 8 ¾-inch slices, crusty hearth style bread
* 16-24 fresh basil leaves, enough to cover bread slices
* 4 medium red ripe tomatoes, stem end removed
* Salt (optional)
* Fresh ground black pepper

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 3

Ingredients:

8 oz pork tenderloin
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 garlic, clove, minced
1 cucumber, peeled and diced
1/2 tsp dill, dried
1 green pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup spinach, shredded
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp oregano, dried
1 cup sour cream, nonfat
1 red onion, thinly sliced into rings
4 pita breads, halved
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Number of Servings: 4

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 2

Ingredients:

1/2 cup lentils, uncooked
1/4 cup brown rice, uncooked
1-1/2 cup water
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup cucumber, sliced
1 cup tomato, chopped
1/4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing
1 tsp basil
1 tsp parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups salad greens, chopped
2 large whole wheat pita breads, halved and opened into pockets

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 25 minutes

Number of Servings: 6

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 2

Ingredients:

6 whole wheat hamburger buns
6 large Portobello mushrooms
6 large red bell peppers
6 slices red onion, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1/2 cup low fat Mozzarella cheese, shredded

Recipe Summary:

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Number of Servings: 3

Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1

Ingredients:

2 6 oz cans unsalted tuna in water, drained
1 medium apple chopped
1 celery stalk, peeled and chopped
1/4 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp honey
6 slices whole wheat bread
lettuce leaves
6 slices tomato

Grilled Eggplant Tomato Sandwiches
A meatless sandwich that is immensely satisfying.

Preparation time: 30 minutes or less

Servings: 4.

5 A Day servings: 2.

Ingredients:

* 1 medium italian eggplant cut into ½ inch slices
* 1 Tbsp. salt
* 1 ½ Tbsp. olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 3 Tbsp. finely minced fresh basil
* 8 (½ inch) slices, crusty bread
* 4 medium ripe tomatoes
* fresh ground black pepper
* ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese (optional)