Bean and Cheese Sandwiches
High Fiber Recipe
By Fitness and Freebies
Beans and cheese can be so good together! Try this healthy sandwich made with black beans and Cheddar cheese along with tomatoes, cumin and served with salsa.
Recipe Ingredients
1 pound canned black beans, drained
1/4 cup recipe-ready crushed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
4 hoagy sandwich buns, cut in half lengthwise
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
Recipe Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine beans, tomatoes and cumin in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth.
Transfer to a heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir 2-3 minutes or until hot. Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove a small amount of center of each bread half to make a shallow hollow and divide beans among sandwich halves. Sprinkle with cheese.
Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and bake in oven about 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve sandwiches with salsa.
Nutrition information per serving:
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories: 595;
Fat: 11.6g;
Cholesterol: 22mg;
Protein: 25g;
Carbohydrates: 97.2g;
Fiber: 12.2g;
Sugars: 11.6g;
Sodium: 1280mg;
18% calories from fat;
Dietary Exchanges: Vegetable: 0.7, Bread: 6.2, Lean meat: 0.8, Fat: 1.0
High Fiber Tip:
Root vegetables (such as carrots, turnips, or potatoes) are excellent sources of fiber.
See also:
Healthy Cajun Beans and Rice
Black Beans in Pita Pockets
Turkey and Beans Over Rice
Speedy Baked Beans
Pasta and Beans
