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Carb Safe
≤ 30g
Low Carb
≤ 15g
Very Low Carb
≤ 3g
Low Cholesterol
≤ 60mg (main dish)
≤ 20mg (all others)
Low Calorie
≤ 360 calories (main dish)
≤ 120 calories (all others)
Low Saturated Fat
≤ 3g (main dish)
≤ 1g (all others)

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Open Faced Veggie Melts
 
Source: dLife

Sauteed zucchini and onions, with roasted red peppers give a traditional melt a healthy twist.

Rating:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: EASY

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 138.7
Total Carbs 21.8 g
Dietary Fiber 7.2 g
Sugars 5.7 g
Total Fat 4.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.8 g
Unsaturated Fat 2.7 g
Potassium 334.9 mg
Protein 5.9 g
Sodium 193.5 mg
Dietary Exchanges
1/2 Fat, 1/4 Meat, 3/4 Starch, 1 1/4 Vegetable
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Note: One or more ingredients from this recipe are not included in the nutritional analysis above. Either the ingredient is missing from our database or is listed as "optional" in the recipe.
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Servings
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onions , thinly sliced
1 medium garlic cloves , peeled and minced
2 small zucchini , thinly sliced
1 oz roasted red peppers with brine , drained, thinly sliced (1 pepper)
1 tsp dried basil
0.25 tsp salt , to taste (optional)
0.25 tsp black pepper , coarsely ground
4 piece 100% whole grain bread (or whole rye)
2 small tomato , each cut into 4 slices
0.25 lb Cheese, provolone, diced , finely for melting


Directions
1 Preheat broiler.
2 In skillet, heat oil over medium high.
3 Sauté onion, garlic, and zucchini 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
4 Add roasted pepper, basil, salt, and pepper to frying pan, and cook for 1 more minute.
5 Arrange bread on a baking sheet.
6 Place 2 tomato slices on each piece of bread and top with vegetable mixture.
7 Sprinkle cheese over vegetables and broil for 1 minute, until cheese is melted and toasted.


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