ELT is a Sandwich Big on Flavor and Nutrition

Sandwiches are a trend that never seem to go out of style.

There’s ham & cheese, roast beef, tuna salad, veggie wrap, and oodles of others. Have you ever wondered, like me, why a BLT is such a favorite? Is it the bacon? Is it a fresh sliced tomato? In my efforts to inspire healthier eating, a BLT just doesn’t do it. Instead, here’s a new sandwich that you could say is inspired by a BLT, is very big on flavor, and is a nutrition superstar – the ELT! Say hello to the Egg, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich.

If you need more ideas about sandwiches then read about Ways to Make a Healthier Grilled Cheese and Back-to-School Sandwiches.

How to Make an ELT Sandwich

1. Choose the bread. Better nutrition means a whole grain bread like whole wheat, whole oat, or a whole grain wrap.
2. Lay the leafy greens on one side. There are tons of better nutrition options like baby kale, arugula, Romaine lettuce, red or green leaf lettuce.
3. Cover the leafy greens with fresh tomato slices. Go with a farm-fresh tomato if you can and you’ll be rewarded with vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and wow flavor.
4. Cook an egg and add it to the bread. There are options here for over lightly, scrambled, poached, or hardboiled. An egg is a better nutrition leader with high quality protein, lutein & zeaxanthin which are good for the eyes. And it tastes great.
5. Season your ELT. This can go in any direction. Smear Korean gochujang sauce on the bread for a nice flavor and a kick; drizzle the egg with extra virgin olive oil and herbs for a Mediterranean twist; spread basil pesto onto the tomatoes for a zing of wow-flavor.

  An Egg on Top for Better Nutrition

When you’re hungry, eating a cooked egg is a smart way to fill up with better nutrition. So, when you make a quick pizza, a bowl of oatmeal, a plate of pasta, or a lean burger – go ahead and put an egg on top. For lots more tips on how to eat better nutrition in a modern and easy way, grab my Mediterranean Menus and join me on facebook. Whether it’s introducing an ELT Sandwich, giving info on a new variety of apples, or sharing a video lesson in using a can of pumpkin, I’m here to make good nutrition something that is appealing to everyone.

What sandwich do you like that is powerful good nutrition?