Tomato-basil sandwich

Updated: 2015-07-10

Pita bread replaces sliced bread in this easy tomato and basil sandwich.

• 1 whole-wheat pita, cut in half
• 2 or more leaves of romaine lettuce
• 6 fresh basil leaves
• 1 thinly sliced tomato
• 2 thin slices of red onion
• 2 ounces reduced-fat smoked provolone cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Freshly ground black pepper

Toast the pita bread halves in the toaster and open the pockets. Divide the lettuce, basil, tomato, onion and cheese, and layer between the 2 halves. Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar and freshly ground pepper. Serve.

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calories: 199

Total carbohydrate: 23 g

Cholesterol:

Dietary fiber:

Monounsaturated fat:

Protein: 11 g

Saturated fat:

Serving size: Half a filled pita

Sodium:

Total fat: 7 g