Toasted sweet potato ricotta and rye sandwiches

Serves: 4
Prep: 10
Cook: 10

These high fibre, high protein toasted sandwiches are a great healthy and filling lunch option.

Ingredients

  • 1 small sweet potato (kumara), washed and sliced
  • 200g low-fat ricotta cheese
  • 1 small spanish onion, finely diced
  • 8 slices rye bread
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 2 large tomatoes, sliced

Method

  1. Step 1

    Steam sliced sweet potato (kumara) in the microwave on high for 5 minutes or until tender.

  2. Step 2

    In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese and spanish onion. Spread the ricotta mixture over four slices of bread.

  3. Step 3

    Top with baby spinach leaves, warm sweet potato (kumara) and tomato. Place another slice of bread on top.

  4. Step 4

    Toast sandwich in a sandwich press for 5 minutes or until golden and warmed through.

Tips

  • If you don’t have a sandwich press, this sandwich also works well when grilled or served on toasted rye bread.

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