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Calling all sandwich fans! We have a variety of tasty recipes that pack at least15 grams of proteinper serving. If you’re following adiabetes-friendly eating pattern, these sandwiches are great choices since they’re mindful of carbohydrates and calories while being lower in saturated fat and sodium. They are loaded with healthy ingredients like veggies and herbs, alongsidecomplex carbslike legumes and whole grains to help you digest food more slowly and maintain stable blood sugar levels. Enjoy options like our Chicken & Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce or 3-Ingredient Salmon & Veggie Sandwich for a healthy boost of protein to keep you fueled and satisfied.
01of 17Tuna Salad & Tomato SandwichPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe HauserThis classic deli-style tuna sandwich is packed with protein and topped with a juicy slice of fresh tomato. This recipe makes one sandwich, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe to make more. Sweet pickle relish adds a contrast of flavors to the mix, but if you prefer something less sweet, dill pickle relish can be used in its place.View Recipe
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Tuna Salad & Tomato Sandwich
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser
This classic deli-style tuna sandwich is packed with protein and topped with a juicy slice of fresh tomato. This recipe makes one sandwich, but you can easily double or quadruple the recipe to make more. Sweet pickle relish adds a contrast of flavors to the mix, but if you prefer something less sweet, dill pickle relish can be used in its place.
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02of 17Chicken & Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt SauceCucumbers do double duty in this healthy Greek-inspired chicken pita recipe—they’re grated to lend a refreshing flavor to the quick cucumber-yogurt sauce and sliced to provide cool crunch tucked into the pita. Serve these sandwiches for a healthy dinner or light lunch.View Recipe
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Chicken & Cucumber Pita Sandwiches with Yogurt Sauce
Cucumbers do double duty in this healthy Greek-inspired chicken pita recipe—they’re grated to lend a refreshing flavor to the quick cucumber-yogurt sauce and sliced to provide cool crunch tucked into the pita. Serve these sandwiches for a healthy dinner or light lunch.
03of 1710-Minute Tuna MeltAli RedmondThis variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think! Mayo is brushed on the outside of the sandwich in place of butter to make the sandwich golden and crispy as it heats in a skillet. Plain Greek yogurt takes mayo’s place in the salad—along with crunchy celery, roasted red bell peppers and scallions—for a satisfying lunch with less saturated fat.View Recipe
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10-Minute Tuna Melt
Ali Redmond
This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think! Mayo is brushed on the outside of the sandwich in place of butter to make the sandwich golden and crispy as it heats in a skillet. Plain Greek yogurt takes mayo’s place in the salad—along with crunchy celery, roasted red bell peppers and scallions—for a satisfying lunch with less saturated fat.
04of 173-Ingredient Salmon & Veggie SandwichPhotographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph WanekThis 3-ingredient salmon sandwich recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked veggies and salmon (you can also use canned salmon). Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling. Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Salmon & Veggie Sandwich
Photographer: Carson Downing, Food stylist: Annie Probst, Prop stylist: Joseph Wanek
This 3-ingredient salmon sandwich recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked veggies and salmon (you can also use canned salmon). Pulling out the insides of the bread makes a nice pocket for the filling. Use those bread pieces to make breadcrumbs or croutons.
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Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes
06of 17Avocado, Tomato & Chicken SandwichIn this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.View Recipe
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Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich
In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread.
07of 17Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella MeltsChicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.View Recipe
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Italian-Herbed Chicken and Mozzarella Melts
Chicken thighs are slowly cooked with Italian-style sauce and herbs, then served on crusty bread slices with olives and two savory cheeses.
08of 17Spicy Tuna Salad English Muffin SandwichSara HaasThis quick lunch idea has a delicious balance of flavors. A slightly spicy Sriracha-mayonnaise mixture adds heat to the tuna salad, while the quick-pickled cucumbers provide brightness. Be sure to toast the English muffin so the sandwich doesn’t get soggy.View Recipe
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Spicy Tuna Salad English Muffin Sandwich
Sara Haas
This quick lunch idea has a delicious balance of flavors. A slightly spicy Sriracha-mayonnaise mixture adds heat to the tuna salad, while the quick-pickled cucumbers provide brightness. Be sure to toast the English muffin so the sandwich doesn’t get soggy.
09of 17Lentil BurgersWalnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers. Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like. Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.View Recipe
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Lentil Burgers
Walnuts and fresh marjoram accent these vegan lentil burgers. Substitute oregano for marjoram if you like. Serve with a smear of whole-grain mustard and roasted sweet potato wedges.
10of 17Pulled Chicken & Pickled Veggie WrapsThese colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Marinated radishes, onions and carrots add a salty crunch—and a sneaky serving of vegetables!View Recipe
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Pulled Chicken & Pickled Veggie Wraps
These colorful chicken wraps are perfect for a crowd. Marinated radishes, onions and carrots add a salty crunch—and a sneaky serving of vegetables!
11of 17Egg Salad English-Muffin SandwichBrie PassanoWhen you boil eggs ahead of time, it’s easy to create a lickety-split and delightful lunchtime egg salad. And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.View Recipe
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Egg Salad English-Muffin Sandwich
Brie Passano
When you boil eggs ahead of time, it’s easy to create a lickety-split and delightful lunchtime egg salad. And using the flavorful leafy carrot tops in it is like getting herbs for free.
12of 17Salmon Burgers with Coleslaw and Roasted CarrotsSalmon burgers on toasted rolls are served with tasty coleslaw and roasted carrots for a budget-friendly meal with plenty of vegetables.View Recipe
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Salmon Burgers with Coleslaw and Roasted Carrots
Salmon burgers on toasted rolls are served with tasty coleslaw and roasted carrots for a budget-friendly meal with plenty of vegetables.
13of 17Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt SauceThe key to cooking juicy chicken without a spit in this healthy recipe is high heat and dark meat. The yogurt in the marinade gives the chicken both its tender texture and its alluring char. More yogurt in the sauce, along with crunchy cucumbers and herbs, keeps the flavors bright.View Recipe
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Chicken Shawarma with Yogurt Sauce
The key to cooking juicy chicken without a spit in this healthy recipe is high heat and dark meat. The yogurt in the marinade gives the chicken both its tender texture and its alluring char. More yogurt in the sauce, along with crunchy cucumbers and herbs, keeps the flavors bright.
14of 17Veggie Wrap with Cilantro HummusThese healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.View Recipe
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Veggie Wrap with Cilantro Hummus
These healthy multigrain wraps are filled with mixed greens, chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion, as well as feta cheese and a homemade cilantro hummus. As a time-saver, the hummus can be prepared up to 3 days ahead and chilled until you’re ready to make the wraps.
15of 17Salmon Pita SandwichThis quick lunch recipe is loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s thanks to the canned sockeye salmon. If you’re bringing this sandwich for lunch, keep the salmon salad separate and stuff the pita just before eating.View Recipe
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Salmon Pita Sandwich
This quick lunch recipe is loaded with heart-healthy omega-3s thanks to the canned sockeye salmon. If you’re bringing this sandwich for lunch, keep the salmon salad separate and stuff the pita just before eating.
16of 17Turkey-Apple-Brie SandwichesHollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich shredded turkey.View Recipe
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Turkey-Apple-Brie Sandwiches
Hollowed-out baguettes hold a satisfying combo of tart apples, creamy Brie and protein-rich shredded turkey.
17of 17Pork Wrap with Lime-Jalapeño SlawA leftover cooked pork cutlet and coleslaw from earlier meals make this lunch a breeze to put together.View Recipe
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Pork Wrap with Lime-Jalapeño Slaw
A leftover cooked pork cutlet and coleslaw from earlier meals make this lunch a breeze to put together.
Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
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