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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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