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Turkey Reuben

Chef Chris calls this sandwich the new Rueben. He uses reduced-calorie Thousand Island salad dressing and swaps turkey and lightly dressed coleslaw for corned beef and sauerkraut--all in the interest of better health and great taste.

SERVINGS: 4 servings

CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 38

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darlene_olson says:

This has become one of our favorite sandwiches! It tastes too good to be so good for you! My husba......

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

Servings: 4 servings
Calories 379
Total Fat (g) 11
Saturated Fat (g) 5
Cholesterol (mg) 67
Sodium (mg) 884
Carbohydrate (g) 38
Fiber (g) 5
Protein (g) 31
Vitamin A (DV%) 0
Vitamin C (DV%) 0
Calcium (DV%) 0
Iron (DV%) 0

Diabetic Exchanges

Starch (d.e.) 2
Vegetables (d.e.) 1
Lean Meat (d.e.) 3
Fat (d.e.) .5

2	cups packaged shredded cabbage with carrot (coleslaw mix)
2	tablespoons bottled reduced-calorie clear Italian salad dressing or white wine vinaigrette salad dressing
2	tablespoons bottled reduced-calorie Thousand Island salad dressing
8	1/2-inch-thick slices rye bread
8	ounces sliced, cooked turkey breast
4	slices provolone cheese (4 ounces)
1	medium tomato, sliced
	Cucumber spears (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, combine coleslaw mix and Italian salad dressing; set aside.

2. Spread Thousand Island salad dressing on one side of each bread slice. Place four of the bread slices, dressing sides up, on a work surface; top with turkey, cheese, tomato, and coleslaw mixture. Top with remaining bread slices, dressing sides down.

3. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook sandwiches, half at a time, for 4 to 6 minutes or until the bread is toasted and the cheese is melted, turning once. If desired, serve with cucumber spears. Makes 4 servings.

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darlene_olson wrote:

This has become one of our favorite sandwiches! It tastes too good to be so good for you! My husband works various shifts and it is quick and easy enough for me to fix on those days when we are both home for lunch and can enjoy a meal together.

2/4/2010 10:08:55 AM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

This is a version of a turkey Rachel. This is not a reuben

1/28/2010 01:09:06 AM Report Abuse