Hearty Onion-Veggie Sandwiches

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 2 (3 ounce) packages fat-free cream cheese
• 18 slices multi-grain bread
• 1 large red onion (about 12 ounces), thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced cucumbers, marinated in French dressing
• 12 crisp lettuce leaves
• 12 tomato slices
• 6 ounces thinly sliced Cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 cups alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Instructions

1. Spread cream cheese evenly over 6 slices of bread.
2. Top with half of the onion slices and all the cucumbers.
3. Stack with lettuce leaves, sliced tomato and a second slice of bread.
4. Lay cheddar over second bread slice, then add sprouts and remaining onions.
5. Top with third slice of bread.
6. Cut sandwiches in half and secure with picks.

Nutrition

Per serving: About 405 cal, 21g pro, 56g carb, 12g fat, 25% cal from fat, 36mg chol, 858mg sod, 8g fiber

Attribution

Recipe and photo used with permission from: National Onion Association