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uild a better<br />

sandwich<br />

We eat them often for lunch and sometimes even for a quick<br />

dinner, so it’s no surprise to find yourself in a sandwich rut. We<br />

have the way out: pair our favourite wholesome breads with<br />

inventive ingredients for healthier, easy-to-make sandwiches.<br />

They’re pretty much the greatest thing since sliced bread.<br />

1<br />

building<br />

blocks<br />

1. the spread<br />

Choose a light cheese,<br />

in this <strong>ca</strong>se part-skim<br />

mozzarella, for a lower-fat,<br />

but still melty topping.<br />

2. the filling<br />

Eggplant is an<br />

unexpected way to get<br />

fibre into your sandwich.<br />

For more eggplant info,<br />

turn to page 13.<br />

3. the bread<br />

A source of 12 essential<br />

vitamins and minerals,<br />

these portion-controlled<br />

Compliments Balance<br />

Multi Whole Grain In<br />

the Thin Buns make the<br />

perfect sandwich base.<br />

2 3<br />

With warm, gooey cheese and a<br />

flavourful sauce, this melt is just<br />

like traditional crispy eggplant<br />

Parmesan – without the frying<br />

baked Eggplant Melt<br />

Prep Time: 10 min. Total Time: 30 min. Serves: 4<br />

1<br />

⁄2 cup (125 mL)<br />

unseasoned<br />

bread crumbs<br />

4 tsp (20 mL) fresh<br />

Compliments Basil,<br />

finely chopped<br />

1 tbsp (15 mL)<br />

Parmesan cheese<br />

1<br />

⁄4 tsp (1 mL) salt<br />

1 egg<br />

12 slices eggplant,<br />

1<br />

⁄4 in. (5 mm) thick<br />

4 tsp (20 mL)<br />

olive oil<br />

2 Compliments<br />

Balance Multi<br />

Whole Grain In<br />

the Thin Buns,<br />

split and toasted<br />

3 tbsp (45 mL)<br />

Compliments<br />

Balance Tomato<br />

& Herbs Pasta<br />

Sauce<br />

4 slices Compliments<br />

Balance Sliced Part<br />

Skim Mozzarella<br />

Cheese<br />

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a shallow bowl,<br />

combine bread crumbs, basil, Parmesan and salt. Whisk<br />

egg in another shallow bowl and dip eggplant slices, then<br />

coat each slice in the bread crumb mixture.<br />

2. Place eggplant on a parchment paper-lined baking<br />

sheet, drizzle with olive oil and bake for 15 min.<br />

3. Transfer baked eggplant to a clean plate. Dis<strong>ca</strong>rd<br />

parchment paper and set toasted bun halves cut side up<br />

on the tray. Divide the eggplant slices evenly between<br />

bun halves, spoon on sauce, and top with cheese. Place<br />

under the broiler for 2 min. until cheese is bubbling.<br />

Per serving (1 sandwich): 290 <strong>ca</strong>lories, 15 g<br />

protein, 12 g total fat (4 g sat. fat), 45 mg cholesterol,<br />

32 g <strong>ca</strong>rbohydrates, 5 g fibre, 600 mg sodium<br />

$2. 99<br />

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