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Ronaldo’s Cuban Sandwich
10 min prep time
18 min cook time
2servings
Recipe by
Ronaldo Linares
Source
Sabores de Cuba
Photo by
Kelly Campbell Photography
How to Make Ronaldo’s Cuban Sandwich
Author Ronaldo Linares: "Sometimes we don’t have a lot of time to prepare a whole meal and need something quick. I always have high-quality deli meat on hand for times like these. But not all deli meat is created equal; look for healthy, low-sodium deli meats when shopping. There is no substitute for a true Cuban sandwich, but this recipe is a light, delicious take on the classic."
This recipe from Sabores de Cuba, by Ronaldo Linares. To order directly from the American Diabetes Association, click here.
10 min prep time
18 min cook time
2servings
1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place both halves of multigrain roll on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make sure the inside of the bun is facing up. To build the sandwich, layer Swiss cheese evenly on naked bun. Do the same with avocado, turkey, and ham. Place sandwich in the oven for 12 minutes. Remove sandwich from oven and close the roll.
- Preheat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the middle of the pan and press down using a spatula or the bottom of a clean saucepan for 2-3 minutes. Flip the sandwich and repeat on the other side. This will give you the pressed look of a traditional Cuban sandwich. Cut in half.
- Add arugula, tomato, red onion, cucumber, cilantro, lime juice, and black pepper to a bowl, and toss ingredients together. Serve with the sandwich. Now take a big bite of that delicious sandwich.
Nutrition facts
2 Servings
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Serving Size
1/2 sandwich and 1/2 salad
- Amount per serving Calories 190
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
6g
8%
- Saturated Fat 2g 10%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 30mg 10%
- Sodium 510mg 22%
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Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
- Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
- Total Sugars 5g
- Protein 20g 40%
- Potassium 420mg 9%
- Phosphorous 290mg
Ingredients
whole wheat sandwich thins
1
Parchment Paper
1
Swiss cheese (low-fat, sliced)
1 1/2 oz
Hass avocado (sliced)
2 oz
deli turkey (low-sodium, sliced)
1 1/2 oz
deli ham (low-sodium, sliced)
1 1/2 oz
arugula (washed)
1/2 cup
roma (plum) tomatoes (sliced)
1/2
red onion (sliced)
1/8 cup
cucumber(s) (sliced)
1/8 cup
cilantro (chopped)
2 tsp
lime juice
2 tsp
black pepper (cracked)
1/8 tsp
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