Sandwiches Recipes

• Apple, Aged Cheddar and Smoked Turkey Panini

  Toasted whole grains, melted aged cheddar, lean turkey slices and a burst of flavour from the apple provides a well-rounded sandwich that's sure to overcome hunger.

• Chicken Salad Bagel Sandwich

  A whole-grain bagel and chicken make this a filling lunch that's much healthier than a chicken salad sandwich you'd buy.

• Frittata Sandwich

  Bake up a frittata, slice into pieces and freeze alongside whole-grain bread for six servings of a healthy make-ahead lunch.

• Green Eggs and Ham Sandwich

  Egg salad with mashed avocado and sliced ham on whole-grain bread provides makes a protein-rich, nutrient-dense sandwich that is fun and tastes great, too.

• Skinny Tuna Sandwich on Sprouted Grain Bread

  This healthy tuna sandwich is flavoured with fennel and lemon juice and garnished with pea sprouts and fresh cucumber.

• Veggie and Cream Cheese Bagel Sandwich

  Full of bright colours and delicious flavours, this veggie and cream cheese bagel sandwich is a great lunchbox item and will keep you feeling energized throughout the day.

• Apple, Turkey and Cheddar Grillers

  Thin slices of Granny Smith apple, layers of turkey and cheddar cheese make a wholesome and delicious meal great for kids or adults

• Beef Burritos

  Make these beef burritos as a special treat—they pack up nicely for lunches—and use the leftover filling as a fine spaghetti sauce.

• Best Grilled Burgers with Dairy- and Nut-Free Pesto

  Pesto is always a great topping for burgers and this allergy-friendly version is made without nuts or cheese.

• Grilled Chicken, Aged Cheddar & Chutney Sandwich

  This stuffed whole-wheat pita with grilled chicken, aged cheddar and chutney is an excellent addition to any summer picnic outing, as well as a great meal at home any time of year, hot off the panini press or out of the oven.

• Tomato & Tuna Melt

  This 360-calorie tomato and tuna melt recipe contains omega-3-rich tuna and is part of our summer-slim meal plan.

• Brioche Peanut Butter and Cherry Jam Sandwiches

  Use frozen or fresh cherries and tart cherry juice to make the cherry jam for these classic peanut butter sandwiches. For a quicker meal, use purchased brioche—or your favourite bread—instead of preparing the brioche from scratch.

• Veggie Burgers

  A few simple ingredients make really tasty meat-free burgers. If you want to barbecue them, the best method is to cook the veggie burgers in advance and just heat them up over the coals, as this prevents them from sticking to the grill.

• Falafel Pitas

  Falafels, the traditional Middle Eastern bean patties, are usually deep-fried. This updated version, delicately spiced and crunchy with grated carrot, is baked for a lower-fat result, but is just as delicious and is served as falafel pitas with salad.

• Chicken Fajitas with Tomato Salsa

  Although in Mexico “fajitas” refers to a specific cut of beef, the term has also come to describe a combination of sizzling chicken with pepper and onion, wrapped in a tortilla. Chicken fajitas with tomato salsa have very little fat, but lots of fresh flavours.

• Chicken Burgers with Tropical Fruit Salsa

  There’s no need to give up burgers just because you’re on a heart-smart diet. These juicy chicken burgers, topped with a Caribbean-inspired tropical fruit salsa, are absolutely delicious. Complete the meal with oven-baked chips.

• Chicken and Cashew Pancakes

  Chicken, stir-fried with carrots, celery and cabbage, then lightly flavoured with orange and sesame, makes a delicious filling for pancakes. These chicken and cashew pancakes are sure to meet with your whole family’s approval.

• Sweet and Sour Chicken Pancakes

  This is a novel way of serving the popular Chinese dish of stir-fried sweet and sour chicken. Here zucchinis and bean sprouts are added to the chicken, and the whole mixture is folded up in pancakes.

• Lamb Burgers with Fruity Relish

  The advantage of making your own burgers is that you know exactly what’s in them. These lamb burgers look and taste better than the fast-food variety, while being a really healthy meal. A fruity relish of orange and raspberry adds a lovely fresh flavour.

• Roasted Vegetable Baguettes

  These Mediterranean-style “sandwiches” are generously filled with peppers, zucchinis and red onion, spiked with garlic and rosemary, and topped with a sprinkling of feta cheese. Roasted vegetable baguettes make a satisfying brunch.

• Avocado and Chicken Club Sandwich

  This avocado and chicken club sandwich packs in lots of interesting flavours and textures. Crispy prosciutto replaces the usual bacon, and mashed avocado the butter. Adding a few leaves to a sandwich is a cunning way to get children to eat their greens.

• Indian Chicken and Broccoli Wrap

  These mouthwatering Indian chicken and broccoli snacks are quick to make. They use whole-wheat pita wraps instead of the traditional Indian chapatis. A yogurt-based raita, containing cucumber and tomato, is the perfect accompaniment.