Sandwiches Galore!

Mmm...there's nothing like a good sandwich in the springtime. They're quick, easy, fun and healthy if you use good, fresh ingredients. Plus, they're kid-friendly!

First up is my veggie cheeseburger. Vanessa loves cheeseburgers, so it's something healthy and satisfying to us both. I've really been amazed how much she's liked the veggie burgers I've been buying. Amy's Texas BBQ Veggie Burgers were a hit last week, this week I tried GardenBurger Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Veggie Burgers. She didn't eat as much of it as the Amy's burger, but proclaimed that it was "the best dinner in the whole wide world!" Cue happy mommy. :)

Ingredients: GardenBurger Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Veggie Burger, Nature's Own 100 Calorie Whole Wheat Sandwich Rounds, Sweetwater Valley Farm Buttermilk Cheese (local), King's HydroFarm tomato and lettuce (local), EarthFare Organic Ketchup.
Nutritional Stats: Calories 280, Fat 7.6g, Sodium 702mg, Carbs 42g, Fiber 9.3g, Protein 13g

Next up is the absolutely decadent grilled cheese and veggie sandwich I whipped together with my farmers market goodies. Mind you, this is not low in fat or calories, but it makes a wonderful treat.

First, I grilled the bread in the skillet with a little SamrtBalance spread. Then laid the tomato slices on one piece, then arranged the cheese on top, and put it under the broiler until the cheese melted. While that side was broiling, I spread some avocado on the other slice and arranged some spring mix on top. When it was all done, I put the two sides together and YUM!

Ingredients: Rick's Cheesecakes and Bread Sun-dried tomato and asiago artisian bread (local), Sweetwater Valley Farms Buttermilk cheese (local), King's HydroFarm Tomato (local), Organicism spring mix (local), avocado.