The Ultimate Superfood Sandwich

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 13

The Ultimate Superfood Sandwich for a healthy lunch

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 min

Ready In

14 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

469

Sugar

Fat

25g

Looking for a tasty lunch option that's also healthy? Look no further than The Ultimate Superfood Sandwich. This sandwich is made with a range of superfoods including avocado, prosciutto, tomatoes and watercress, giving it a flavourful and nutritious punch. It's quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a busy weekday lunch. The combination of different superfoods in this sandwich ensures that you're getting a range of essential vitamins and minerals to support overall health and wellbeing.

Instructions

1.	Mash the avocado and mix with lemon juice. Spread on one slice of bread.
2.	Add chicken, prosciutto, sliced tomatoes and watercress on top of the avocado spread.
3.	Top with the other slice of bread.
4.	Spread butter on the outside of each slice of bread.
5.	Heat a skillet over medium heat.
6.	Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until bread is crispy and golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.

PROS

This sandwich is packed with superfoods like avocado, tomatoes and watercress which are all known for being nutritious powerhouses.

It’s easy to prepare and can be taken on-the-go making it a perfect healthy lunch option.

CONS

The prosciutto in this recipe is high in sodium and fat, so it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The whole meal bread can be higher in calories than other types of bread.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The combination of the different superfoods in this sandwich offers a range of health benefits. Avocado is high in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and is known to improve heart health. Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that has been associated with a reduced risk of certain types of cancer. Watercress is packed with vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, vitamin K and calcium, and is known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

	1 skinless chicken breast , cooked
	2 slices whole meal bread ( thin slices )
	1 slice butter , softened
	1/4 ripe avocado
	1 lemon , juice of
	2 slices prosciutto
	watercress
	1 vine ripened tomatoes , sliced