Diabetic Recipes

Turkey Ham and Apple Sandwich

(makes 1 serving)

2 slices raisin bread
2 teaspoons (10 ml) reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon (5 ml) prepared mustard (optional)
2 ounces (60 g) sliced deli turkey ham
1 small apple, cut in half, cored, and thinly sliced
1 lettuce leaf, washed and drained on paper towels
  1. Lay bread slices on a cutting board. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and mustard, if using
  2. Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the top side of each bread slice.
  3. Fold each turkey ham slice into quarters and place on 1 slice of bread. Arrange the apple slices on top of the turkey ham. Cover with the lettuce leaf.
  4. Place the second slice on top of the lettuce, mayonnaise side down.
  5. Serve at once, or cut into half or quarters and serve.
Per serving: 304 calories (24% calories from fat), 15 g protein, 8 g total fat (2.2 g saturated fat), 45 g carbohydrate, 5 g dietary fiber, 45 mg cholesterol, 896 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges: 2 lean meat, 3 carbohydrate (2 bread/starch, 1 fruit)