I saw this recipe on the Clean Eating magazine site and decided to try it. I made it with a couple of substitutions (noted) and decided to try pressing them in a panini press that one of my sisters gave me. (She received it as a gift and didn't want it.) Delicious!
Potato and Egg Italiano SandwichIngredients:1 whole egg
2 egg whites
1/4 cup potato, peeled and diced (I never peel potatoes)
1 1/2 tsp olive oil, divided
1 tbsp water
1/4 cup sweet red pepper, diced
1/4 cup onion, diced
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 tsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp low-fat Parmesan cheese (I just used a few slivers of Parmesan reggiano that I had on hand)
Dash of ground black pepper
2 small whole-wheat Italian rolls, each cut in half (I used two ancient grain buns)
8 leaves raw spinach (about 1/2 cup)
4 slices tomato
Instructions: Beat together whole egg and egg whites in a small bowl; set aside.
Sauté potato in medium pan with water and 1/2 tsp oil over medium heat.
After 5 minutes, add red pepper, onion and garlic; cook until soft,
then pour in eggs.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, mix basil, cheese, black pepper and remaining tsp of oil.
Stir eggs gently, then flip and cook until done.
Spread 1/2 basil-cheese mixture on top half of each roll. Then put 1/2 of egg mixture, 4 spinach leaves and 2 slices of tomato on other half of each roll,
cover with roll top.
Nutrients per sandwich:Calories: 230
Total Fat: 8 g
Sat. Fat: 1.5 g
Carbs: 29 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugars: 6 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 310 mg
Cholesterol: 95 mg
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