Weight Watchers Cuban Sandwich

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 3

Healthy and delicious Weight Watchers Cuban Sandwich for a quick lunch

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

290

Sugar

Fat

The Cuban Sandwich originates from Cuba where it was a popular street food and was later brought over to Florida where it gained widespread popularity. The original Cuban Sandwich consists of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and pickles on Cuban bread and is served hot. This Weight Watchers version uses whole wheat bread and cuts down on the portions of ham and cheese to make it a more portion-controlled meal. It's a quick and hearty lunch that can be made in just a few minutes using a panini press or a regular pan. It has a mix of flavors, from sweet to salty and tangy, that come together well to make for a tasty meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2.	Place the ham in a small baking dish and bake for 5-7 minutes until slightly crispy.
3.	Meanwhile, toast the sandwich thins roll in a toaster, oven or a pan.
4.	Spread the mustard on one half of the roll and place the sliced pickle on the other half.
5.	Remove the ham from the oven and place it on top of the pickle.
6.	Place the slice of provolone cheese on top of the ham.
7.	Close the sandwich and grill it on a panini press or in a pan until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through, for 2-3 minutes on each side.
8.	Slice the sandwich in half and serve hot.

PROS

This Weight Watchers Cuban Sandwich is a healthier take on the original Cuban Sandwich, it’s portion-controlled and lower in calories and fat.

It’s easy and quick to make, perfect for a hearty lunch.

The mix of flavors from the salty ham, spicy mustard and tangy pickle goes well with the melted cheese.

CONS

The sandwich is on the smaller side, so it may not be filling enough for some people.

If you are not a fan of provolone cheese, you can substitute it with any cheese of your liking.

Using a panini press requires an additional appliance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Weight Watchers Cuban Sandwich is a healthier version of the traditional Cuban Sandwich as it is made with whole wheat bread and uses less ham and cheese.
It’s high in protein and a good source of calcium and iron.
Mustard and pickles have been linked to aiding digestion and reducing inflammation and have negligible calories.

	1 sandwich thins roll , Arnold Select 100 % whole wheat
	2 ounces deli ham
	1 slice provolone cheese
	1 dill pickle , sliced thin
	1 tablespoon mustard