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
- Choose the bread. Better nutrition means a whole grain bread like whole wheat, whole oat, or a whole grain wrap.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
I love the variation. Eggs are so filling and I love the flavor. It would be perfect with fresh lettuce and tomato.
Great, Vince! I agree that eggs are filling and flavorful. Also, there must be more than a hundred ways to enjoy them. Thanks for your comment!