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FABULOUS FRENCH DIPS

Source of Recipe

Brand Name Fat-Fighter's Cookbook - Sandra Woodruff, R.D.


Recipe Introduction

No Carbohydrate levels available Serves: 6

BROTH:
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Health Valley no-salt-added beef broth
1/2 tsp. crushed fresh garlic
1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
1/4 tsp. dried thyme

2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium yellow onion, cut into thin wedges
6 pieces French bread, each 6-in. long
1 lb. + 2 oz. Healthy Choice roast beef, thinly sliced
6 oz. block-style nonfat mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

To make broth: Combine all ingredients in 1-qt. saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until flavors are well blended.

Meanwhile in a medium nonstick skillet, coated with nonstick cooking spray, Sauté mushrooms and onions, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add a little water if mixture gets too dry.

To assemble: sandwiches: slice French bread in half lengthwise. Arrange 3 oz. of beef on bottom half of each piece. Top with 1/6 of mushroom mixture and 1 oz. cheese.
Replace tops and cut each sandwich in half.

Arrange sandwiches on a microwave-safe platter. Cover with paper towel and microwave on high for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. OR In conventional oven: Wrap in aluminum
foil and bake at 400-F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Place sandwiches on a serving platter and serve with broth.

Nutritional Analysis: One sandwich w/ broth equals: 365 calories...6 gm fat...40 gm protein.50 mg cholesterol...3 gm fiber...567 mg sodium