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Sandwiches are not all bad and you don’t need to be afraid of bread. If you’re able to digest wheat based products and gluten, including a few slices of bread each day is perfectly fine as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Choose a high fibre option of wholemeal, multi-grain, rye or whole grain by checking the nutrition information panel on the packet. See if you can find one thats a good source of fibre.

Sandwiches don’t have to be boring and can contain much more than just cheese or vegemite. Use your sandwich as an opportunity to nourish and you can easily include 2-3 serves of vegetables, healthy sources of protein and some healthy fats.

We’ve decided that the good old sandwich needed a revive so we’ve put together five winning sandwich combinations to help with the back-to-work, back-to-school blues. Enjoy!

5 Winning Sandwich Combinations

1. Tuna and Avocado

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Tuna and Avocado Sandwich

5 from 1 vote
Recipe Serves 1 person
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Wholefoods

Ingredients
  

  • 90 g tuna, canned, in spring water drained
  • 1 carrot (small)
  • ½ tbsp mayonnaise vegan/dairy free if required
  • ¼ avocado mashed
  • 3-4 leaf lettuce, oak leaf
  • 2 slice bread, wholemeal (or sourdough)

Instructions
 

  • Combine the tuna, mayonnaise and carrot in a small bowl and mix until well-combined.
  • Spread the mashed avocado onto one slice of bread and top with a thick layer of the tuna mixture.
  • Top with a few oak lettuce leaves and the remaining slice of bread. Serve and enjoy.
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2. Haloumi, Hummus and Roast Capsicum

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Haloumi, Hummus and Roast Capsicum Sandwich

5 from 1 vote
Recipe Serves 1 person
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegetarian, Wholefoods

Ingredients
  

  • 80 g cheese, haloumi sliced into ½ cm thick pieces
  • 2 tbsp hummus
  • 1 capsicum, red cut into 4 cheeks
  • ½ cup spinach, baby
  • ½ onion, red sliced
  • 1 bread roll, wholegrain cut in half

Instructions
 

  • To roast the capsicum, pre-heat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Place the capsicum cheeks on a baking/oven tray, skin side up and lightly spray with olive oil.
  • Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until the skins have started to go black. Remove from the oven and immediately place in a sealed container to cool. Sealing them as they cool will cause the capsicums to sweat and make removing the charred skin much easier.
  • Once the capsicum cheeks are cool enough to touch, peel away the skin and set the flesh aside to pop in your sandwich.
  • To grill the haloumi, heat a small, non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced haloumi and cook until lightly golden for about 2-3 minutes. Flip over and cook the other side until golden. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, spread one side of your bread roll with the hummus. On the other side of your bread roll, place the grilled haloumi slices, roast capsicum flesh, sliced tomatoes, baby spinach and red onion slices. Top with the other half of your bread roll and serve. Enjoy!
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3. Chicken, Feta and Sundried Tomato

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Chicken, Feta and Sundried Tomato Sandwich

4.50 from 4 votes
Recipe Serves 1 person
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Under 15 Minutes, Wholefoods

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g chicken, breast poached and shredded
  • 20 g cheese, feta (soft)
  • 2 tbsp tomato, sundried oil drained
  • ½ cup lettuce, leaves, mixed
  • ¼ cup cucumber, any thinly sliced
  • 2 slice bread, wholemeal (or sourdough) crusty

Instructions
 

  • Spread one slice of bread with the soft feta.
  • Top the other slice of bread with shredded chicken, sun-dried tomato pieces, cucumber slices and rocket.
  • Finish with the slice of bread with feta and serve. Enjoy!
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4. Toasted Pizza Sandwich

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Toasted Pizza Sandwich

5 from 2 votes
Recipe Serves 1 person
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Wholefoods

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slice bread, wholemeal (or wholemeal)
  • ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • 75 g ham, off the bone, lean portion
  • 20 g mushroom, common (2 small) thinly sliced
  • ½ capsicum, green diced
  • ¼ onion, red sliced
  • ¼ avocado sliced
  • 20 g cheese, mozzarella reduced fat

Instructions
 

  • Spread one slice of bread with tomato paste. Top with ham, mushrooms, capsicum, baby spinach, red onion, avocado and cheese. Leave the cheese till last.
  • Place the remaining slice of bread on top and toast in a sandwich press or jaffle maker until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. Serve. Enjoy!
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5. Smashed Eggs with Avocado

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Smashed Eggs with Avocado Sandwich

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Recipe Serves 1 person
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Under 15 Minutes, Vegetarian, Wholefoods

Ingredients
  

  • 2 egg hard boiled
  • ¼ avocado
  • 20 g cheese, feta (soft)
  • 1 cup lettuce, leaves, mixed
  • 1 bread roll, wholegrain (or wholemeal)

Instructions
 

  • Mash the eggs, avocado and feta in a small bowl. Spread thickly over one half of the roll.
  • Top the egg mixture with salad leaves and place the other half of the roll on top. Serve. Enjoy!
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