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Cranberry & Cream Cheese Turkey Sandwiches -- w

Source of Recipe

AHA Meals in Minutes Cookbook 2000
Cranberry & Cream Cheese Turkey Sandwiches -- w
Serves: 4 (1/2 sandwich, each)

1/4 c. fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp. grated orange zest
4 slices rye-pumpernickel swirl bread – or – 4 6-in. pita breads
8 oz. sliced, skinless roasted turkey breast, all visible fat removed
4 curly endive leaves – or – red-tipped lettuce leaves
1/2 c. whole-berry cranberry sauce

In a small bowl, combine cream cheese and orange zest, stirring well.

Cut bread slices in half. Put 4 pieces on a cutting board or work surface.

To Assemble:
Spread 1 T. cream cheese mixture on each of the four bread slices. Top with turkey, endive, and cranberry sauce. Top with remaining bread.

Cook’s Tip on Party Sandwiches:
For parties, assemble sandwiches as above, then cut each sandwich half crosswise into 3 pieces (you’ll get 12 pieces). Arrange on a serving platter with clusters of red and green grapes in the center.

1/2 sandwich equals: 227 calories…23 gm protein…32 gm carbohydrate…50 mg cholesterol…1 gm fat (0 saturated)…2 gm fiber…330 sodium +++WWP: 4