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A near-perfect balance of sweet, smoky, crusty, and salty, the BLT sandwich is what food dreams are made
of! This sandwich is a favorite of both my husband and myself. Especially during the
fresh tomato season!
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Recipes, Low Carbohydrate recipes, and Diabetic Recipes, check out
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BLT
Sandwich Recipe
Recipe Type:
Sandwich,
Bacon,
Tomatoes
Yields: 1 sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients:
2 slices thick-sliced bacon
2 slices high-fiber bread
1 tablespoon food-quality fat-free or light mayonnaise
2 to 3 leaves lettuce
Thick-sliced
tomatoes*
* If it is tomato season in
the area you live in, use your locally grown vine-ripened tomatoes. So good!
Preparation:
In a frying pan or in your microwave, fry
bacon until crisp. Place on paper towels to drain off any excess fat.
Toast the bread until light golden brown.
Spread mayonnaise over 1 slice of bread; top
with lettuce leaves, bacon, and tomato slices. Top with remaining slice of bread.
Cut the sandwich in half and serve. Enjoy!
Makes 1 sandwich.
BLT
- Nutritional Information
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information. All information is intended for your general knowledge only and is not a
substitute for medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. You should
seek prompt medical care for any specific health issues and consult your physician before
starting a new fitness regimen. |
|
Item |
Amount |
Fat Grams |
Calories |
WW Points |
|
bread |
2 slices
|
2 |
160 |
3.8 |
|
mayonnaise,
fat-free |
1
tablespoon |
0 |
12 |
.7 |
|
lettuce |
2 to 3
leaves |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
tomato
slices |
3 to 4
slices |
0 |
30 |
0 |
|
bacon
slices |
2 slices |
6 |
72.6 |
2.4 |
|
Recipe
Totals |
|
8 |
274.6 |
6.9 |
Recipe makes 1
sandwich.
Each Serving = 8 fat grams, 275 calories, 7 WW
points |
| 
