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Grape and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Try this uniquely delicious turkey sandwich! The combination of grapes and avocado is unexpected but you’ll devour it! 
Learn how to slice an avocado with this how-to- video.
Grape and Avocado Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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This unique combination is sure to please the whole family! Serve these sandwiches with side of frozen sweet potato fries
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Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 1 Tablespoon dijon mustard
- 4 slices swiss cheese
- 8 oz thin sliced turkey breast low sodium
- 1 large avocado sliced
- 1 cup red grapes sliced in half
- 4 sprays Olive Oil Cooking Spray
Servings: 1/2 sandwich servings
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Instructions
- Place bread slices on a clean surface. Spread mustard evenly on 4 bread slices.
- Layer your sandwiches with 1-2 slices of turkey meat,1 slice swiss cheese, sliced avocado. Last, top with sliced grapes.
- Place the remaining 4 slices of bread on top of the sandwich.
- Heat a large skillet on medium-high heat. Spray with cooking spray and grill each side of the sandwich for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and enjoy.
Recipe Notes
Summer Traveling the Healthy Way
The kids are out of school and the temperature is rising; that can only mean one thing–summer is here! The first thing that comes to mind about summer is vacation and travel. Whether traveling for work, vacation or sporting activity make sure to pack healthy on-the-go snacks.
Here are some great examples of quick and easy snacks to take on the go this vacation season.
On-the-go snacks (non-pershible)
Chasing stripes on a black top road, messy back seats, a ridiculous car load of luggage, and the inevitable boredom snacks! We want you to be fully prepared when you take your annual summertime trip. We want to avoid empty calories such as potato chips, candy bars, and sodas. Keep your snack bag full of these grab-n-go ideas:
- Raisins and whole grain pretzels
- Squeezable apple sauce
- Trail Mix- make your own with nuts, seeds, unsweetened cereal and dried fruit
- Granola bars
- Peanut butter or almond butter snack packs and whole grain crackers single packs.
Cooler Snacks
Don’t forget to pack an iced down cooler. We want to be sure that it is kept 40* or below to avoid food borne illnesses, so keep it iced down. While snacks are important, so are your drinks. Don’t forget to ice down bottled water, sparkling water, fruit juice, or bottled tea. Here are some nice cooler snacks:
- Reduced-fat cheese sticks
- Greek Yogurt squeezable yogurt tubes
- Cut-free fruit such as grapes, cherries, mandarin oranges, etc.
- Turkey Bell Pepper Roll Ups- Take a one slice of lower sodium turkey and 3 slices bell peppers and a 1 teaspoon spreadable cheese.
- 100 calorie snack packs of guacamole and carrot sticks
- Sliced citrus fruits for infused water
Hotel Snacks
- Instant oatmeal- my favorite is to add a teaspoon of peanut butter and jelly to unsweetened oatmeal. It tastes just like like a PB & J sandwich!
- To- go soups
- Whole-wheat tortilla (warmed) and lemon pepper tuna
- Microwavable popcorn
Airplane/Airport (TSA Approved). Remember the fluid limit of 3.4 oz in carry on bags.
- Dried fruit or all natural fruit strips and nuts
- Jerky
- Protein bars
- Empty water bottle- this way you can save some cash and stay hydrated
Look for some great recipes of quick and easy snacks this week via Dinner Tonight’s Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest page.
Thanks to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for these summer snack ideas
Barbecue Season is Here!
Pleasant weather always draws people outside, and here in Texas we’ve got plenty of that! What better way to celebrate and prepare for the season than with healthy grilling tips?
Most of us know to choose grilled foods over fried foods because of lower fat content, but some grilled foods are still high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Barbecues are notorious for potato salads, chips, hot dogs, and other high-calorie foods. When choosing proteins to grill, choose lean cuts like top sirloin steak, chicken breast or pork tenderloin. If you choose to indulge, it might be helpful to recall the tips we’ve discussed before, such as eat small portions and balance food intake with activity. Now, back to grilling.
Learn how to prepare your grill in this quick video as Julie Gardner with AgriLife Extension and Roger Hall from the Texas Beef Council share tips for cooking the perfect steak.
Pesto
Pesto is a fresh and simple sauce that will brighten any dish this summer! Add it to your pasta, top your protein or spread it on a sandwich. Did I mention our recipe is low cal. too?
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Servings: (2 Tablespoons)
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
Recipe Notes
This pesto will last 5-8 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 8 months.
Recipe adapted from weightwatchers.com
