Lunch Box Cubano

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PREP TIME

2 min

TOTAL TIME

4 min

Makes

1 sandwich

Lunch Box Cubano

Photo: Erik Putz

Upgrade a classic ham and cheese with some leftover pork roast for a Cuban-style sandwich that's layered to impress. Yum!

Ingredients

  • 2 slices multi-grain bread , toasted
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 120 g sliced pork roast
  • 2 slices dill pickle
  • 2 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler on high.
  • Spread 1 slice of bread with mayonnaise, top with roast pork, pickle and cheese, and place under broiler for 2 min or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Spread mustard on remaining bread and squish onto melted cheese to adhere.

Tip

Protein helps keep kids full and satisfied for longer, because it’s digested slowly.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
  • 774,
  • Protein
  • 61 g,
  • Carbohydrates
  • 45 g,
  • Fat
  • 38 g,
  • Fibre
  • 7 g,
  • Sodium
  • 1 mg.
  • Excellent source of
  • calcium

Originally published in the Today’s Parent September/October 2018 issue. Photo by Erik Putz.

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