Recipe: Philly steak sandwich

Dietitian's tip: Cheddar cheese is high in fat and calories, so limit the cheese to 2 tablespoons for each sandwich. For variety, use roast beef that has been rubbed with Italian seasonings.

High fiber = at least 5 g of fiber per serving

Healthy carb = whole fruits & vegetables, at least 50% whole grains and no more than 1 tsp of sugar per serving

SERVES 2

Ingredients

1/2 green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
6 ounces lean roast beef, shaved
2 whole-wheat buns
1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking pan with cooking spray.

Spray a frying pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, saute the peppers and onions until they soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the roast beef and saute for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

Place 1/2 of the roast beef mixture on each bun. Place in the prepared baking dish. Top each bun with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Bake until the cheese has melted, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)

Serving size: 1 sandwich
Calories	354	Cholesterol	73 mg
Protein	33 g	Sodium	262 mg
Carbohydrate	34 g	Fiber	6 g
Total fat	11 g	Potassium	445 mg
Saturated fat	4 g	Calcium	264 mg
Monounsaturated fat	3 g