Tomato & Provolone Sandwiches

 

There’s something magical about a simple bread-and-tomato sandwich, but this one is even better topped with melted provolone cheese and tarragon-garlic mayo.  

Makes 4 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
 

Ingredients

• 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or basil or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 8 slices whole-grain country bread
• 4 slices provolone cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 2 large or 3 medium tomatoes (about 1 1/2 pounds), sliced 1/2 inch thick

Preparation

1. Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.
2. Mash garlic on a cutting board with the side of a chef’s knife or a spoon until a paste forms. Transfer to a small bowl and combine with mayonnaise, tarragon (or basil), lemon juice, pepper and salt.
3. Place bread on a large baking sheet and broil until lightly toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn the bread over and divide cheese among 4 of the pieces. Continue broiling until the cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Assemble sandwiches with tomato and the garlic-herb mayonnaise. Top with the melted cheese bread.

Nutrition

Per serving: 389 calories; 20 g fat ( 7 g sat , 9 g mono ); 23 mg cholesterol; 36 g carbohydrates; 4 g added sugars; 17 g protein; 6 g fiber; 656 mg sodium; 428 mg potassium.
Nutrition Bonus: Calcium (30% daily value), Vitamin C (23% dv), Vitamin A (21% dv), Magnesium (18% dv), Folate (17% dv), Zinc (15% dv)
Carbohydrate Servings: 2
Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 high-fat meat, 2 1/2 fat.