sandwiches healthy Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:41:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 5 Short Steps for Giving Your Sandwiches a Healthy Makeover https://thedancingcucumber.com/5-short-steps-for-giving-your-sandwiches-a-healthy-makeover/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:45:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=7140 Sandwiches are a staple that everyone enjoys for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but making them healthy isn’t easy. If you’re not sure how to do it, these five tips will get you there. Breads Bread is the main ingredient in your sandwiches, and that’s why you should be careful with your choice. Ditch white bread […]

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]]> Sandwiches are a staple that everyone enjoys for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but making them healthy isn’t easy. If you’re not sure how to do it, these five tips will get you there.

Breads

Bread is the main ingredient in your sandwiches, and that’s why you should be careful with your choice. Ditch white bread for whole wheat varieties or consider replacing it with tortillas.

Meats

Cold cuts won’t do your sandwich much good and you should ditch them for meats rich in protein, such as chicken and turkey, or consider replacing them with seafood and mushrooms.

Extra Ingredients

When it comes to toppings and extra ingredients you’re using, try to go with as many veggies as possible and make sure not to go overboard with cheese.

Spreads

Mayonnaise is one of the most common spreads used in sandwiches, but you should consider replacing it with healthier alternatives such as hummus, mustard, or Greek yogurt.

Smaller Portions

Moderation is key when it comes to eating healthy. Enormous sandwiches available at many fast-food chains won’t do you any good and you should always opt for smaller portions.

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]]> This Cucumber Hummus Sandwich is a Perfect Choice for Lunch https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-cucumber-hummus-sandwich-is-a-perfect-choice-for-lunch/ Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3958 Hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip that combines chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a delicious creation that can be used to eat alone, as a dip for vegetables, and in all kinds of other ways. We love sandwiches that incorporate hummus into them, which is why we want to share […]

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]]> Hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip that combines chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a delicious creation that can be used to eat alone, as a dip for vegetables, and in all kinds of other ways.

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Kids: Mom, what’s for dinner?! It's 5 PM Oops😬 Me: Hummus and stuff👍 good thing we’re into hummus around here. People swear by my easy recipe, updated with all sorts of info and expert tips for the BEST, ultra CREAMY hummus! For the recipe, tap link in profile and follow prompts or find it on The Mediterranean Dish (dot) com. Oh, and the vid is on my IGTV. Recipes: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-make-hummus/ #mediterraeandish #mediterraneandiet #mediterraneanfood #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #foodblogeats #tastingtable #heresmyfood #buzzfeast #iamwellandgood #foodaffair #eeeeeats #thekitchn #forkyeah #nomnom #homemade #kitchenhack #inseasonnow #shareyourtable #eatingwelleats #clkitchen #tohfoodie #makemore #hummus #hummusrecipe #veganrecipes #glutenfreevegan #glutenfreefood #chickpeas #chickpearecipes

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We love sandwiches that incorporate hummus into them, which is why we want to share this delicious recipe for a cucumber hummus sandwich with you. It’s vegan, super filling, and very healthy. Let’s learn how to make it!

Ingredients

  • 1 piece pita bread
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • ⅓ cup hummus
  • Paprika

Instructions

Start off by placing the pita bread in a toaster and heating it until it becomes soft and the outside is slightly crip. After you’ve done this, use a knife to open up the bread so that it forms a “pocket.”

Next, slice half of a cucumber and place it on the inside of the pita bread. After this, you’ll want to spread a 1/3  cup of fresh hummus into the pita bread so that it is evenly spread out.

Finally, sprinkle a bit of paprika into the sandwich to taste, and that’s all. Your cucumber hummus sandwich is ready to be enjoyed!

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]]> How To Make Wraps Out Of Vegetables https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-wraps-out-of-vegetables/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:56:06 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1794 If you are trying to cut down on carbs but don’t want to give up on wrap sandwiches, you’re in luck! You can actually make wraps out of certain vegetables, which is so helpful if you’re watching what you eat. Not only are these wraps carb-free, but they help you get in some more vegetables […]

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]]> If you are trying to cut down on carbs but don’t want to give up on wrap sandwiches, you’re in luck! You can actually make wraps out of certain vegetables, which is so helpful if you’re watching what you eat. Not only are these wraps carb-free, but they help you get in some more vegetables throughout the day as well.

Lettuce Wraps

You can go a lot of directions with lettuce wraps. You can use iceberg lettuce for something really light and thin, or go for romaine if your filling is a little heavier. Whether you want to make a chicken Caesar wrap or go an Asian direction, lettuce wraps are the perfect vehicle.

Collard Greens

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Collard greens are a vegetable often used in southern cooking, but they also make more than a great wrap! All you have to do is shave off a little of the stem – so it’s not so thick, blanch it in boiling water for a couple of minutes, and you’re ready to wrap! A fun filling for collard greens is chickpeas, avocado, and lots of tahini dressing.

Cabbage

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Tadaaa!!! Cabbagelicious wrap arrived! 😃 So I woke up this morning with one thought: to cook something not only healthy & tasty but also quick & easy to make! Simply because majority of us running out of time to prep interesting dishes. So the recipe is based on a traditional Polish dish called ‘golabki’, I twisted the recipe making sure it’s ‘clean’ and easy to adjust in order to match your macros. You don’t have to follow the exact proportions or filling ingredients- use whatever you wanna wrap around😊 If you fancy something low carb, instead of rice use vegetables such a kale, green beans, spinach, red peppers or broccoli and sprinkle with goat cheese before baking. Holly potato! I love goat cheese, should have used it this morning! I will try to post more ideas for fillings very soon.👩🏼‍🍳❤ .  Ingredients: .  150g lean mince meat (5%) 150g boiled easy cook long grain rice ½ cup of thick garlic passata ( I get mine from Aldi, it’s thick and full of flavours) ¼ onion 1 small garlic clove 3-4 chestnut mushrooms (optional) Favourite spices 4 large cabbage leaves . . Fry mince with onion and garlic, add already boiled rice, garlic passata and your favourite spices (When consistency too runny add either more veg or rice) Bring a large pot of water to boil and place cabbage leaves in water to tenderize, for about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and put aside on paper towel. Preheat oven to 170degrees. Place approx. 2tbs of filling in the centre cabbage leaves. Fold in the sides and roll up from the bottom. Place in baking pan seam side-down. Brush cabbage with olive oil. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cabbage rolls should be lightly browned on top. Pour 1-2tbs of hot passata over wraps and decorate with chopped parsley. . Enjoy! . Remember with healthy wholesome food, feeling good is an everyday thing! .  Eva- Vitamin-shop Ambassador . . #gym #gymmotivation #healthycooking #healthyrecipe #healthyfood #protein #przepisy #bialko #vitamins #vitaminshop #zdrowejedzenie #passata #golabki #cabbagewrap #cabbage #betterchoice #dietetyka #dietplan #dieta #odchudzanie #plaskibrzuch #trecnutrition #trecgirl #food #gymgirl #dietfood #Polish #polishgirl #rice

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Cabbage leaves can be used in the same way as collard greens. All you have to do is carefully peel the leaf from the head, and blanch it in water for a couple of minutes.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> sandwiches healthy Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:41:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 5 Short Steps for Giving Your Sandwiches a Healthy Makeover https://thedancingcucumber.com/5-short-steps-for-giving-your-sandwiches-a-healthy-makeover/ Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:45:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=7140 Sandwiches are a staple that everyone enjoys for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but making them healthy isn’t easy. If you’re not sure how to do it, these five tips will get you there. Breads Bread is the main ingredient in your sandwiches, and that’s why you should be careful with your choice. Ditch white bread […]

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]]> Sandwiches are a staple that everyone enjoys for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, but making them healthy isn’t easy. If you’re not sure how to do it, these five tips will get you there.

Breads

Bread is the main ingredient in your sandwiches, and that’s why you should be careful with your choice. Ditch white bread for whole wheat varieties or consider replacing it with tortillas.

Meats

Cold cuts won’t do your sandwich much good and you should ditch them for meats rich in protein, such as chicken and turkey, or consider replacing them with seafood and mushrooms.

Extra Ingredients

When it comes to toppings and extra ingredients you’re using, try to go with as many veggies as possible and make sure not to go overboard with cheese.

Spreads

Mayonnaise is one of the most common spreads used in sandwiches, but you should consider replacing it with healthier alternatives such as hummus, mustard, or Greek yogurt.

Smaller Portions

Moderation is key when it comes to eating healthy. Enormous sandwiches available at many fast-food chains won’t do you any good and you should always opt for smaller portions.

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]]> This Cucumber Hummus Sandwich is a Perfect Choice for Lunch https://thedancingcucumber.com/this-cucumber-hummus-sandwich-is-a-perfect-choice-for-lunch/ Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3958 Hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip that combines chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a delicious creation that can be used to eat alone, as a dip for vegetables, and in all kinds of other ways. We love sandwiches that incorporate hummus into them, which is why we want to share […]

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]]> Hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip that combines chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice to make a delicious creation that can be used to eat alone, as a dip for vegetables, and in all kinds of other ways.

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Kids: Mom, what’s for dinner?! It's 5 PM Oops😬 Me: Hummus and stuff👍 good thing we’re into hummus around here. People swear by my easy recipe, updated with all sorts of info and expert tips for the BEST, ultra CREAMY hummus! For the recipe, tap link in profile and follow prompts or find it on The Mediterranean Dish (dot) com. Oh, and the vid is on my IGTV. Recipes: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-make-hummus/ #mediterraeandish #mediterraneandiet #mediterraneanfood #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #foodblogeats #tastingtable #heresmyfood #buzzfeast #iamwellandgood #foodaffair #eeeeeats #thekitchn #forkyeah #nomnom #homemade #kitchenhack #inseasonnow #shareyourtable #eatingwelleats #clkitchen #tohfoodie #makemore #hummus #hummusrecipe #veganrecipes #glutenfreevegan #glutenfreefood #chickpeas #chickpearecipes

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We love sandwiches that incorporate hummus into them, which is why we want to share this delicious recipe for a cucumber hummus sandwich with you. It’s vegan, super filling, and very healthy. Let’s learn how to make it!

Ingredients

  • 1 piece pita bread
  • ½ cucumber, sliced
  • ⅓ cup hummus
  • Paprika

Instructions

Start off by placing the pita bread in a toaster and heating it until it becomes soft and the outside is slightly crip. After you’ve done this, use a knife to open up the bread so that it forms a “pocket.”

Next, slice half of a cucumber and place it on the inside of the pita bread. After this, you’ll want to spread a 1/3  cup of fresh hummus into the pita bread so that it is evenly spread out.

Finally, sprinkle a bit of paprika into the sandwich to taste, and that’s all. Your cucumber hummus sandwich is ready to be enjoyed!

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]]> How To Make Wraps Out Of Vegetables https://thedancingcucumber.com/how-to-make-wraps-out-of-vegetables/ Thu, 03 Jan 2019 11:56:06 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=1794 If you are trying to cut down on carbs but don’t want to give up on wrap sandwiches, you’re in luck! You can actually make wraps out of certain vegetables, which is so helpful if you’re watching what you eat. Not only are these wraps carb-free, but they help you get in some more vegetables […]

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]]> If you are trying to cut down on carbs but don’t want to give up on wrap sandwiches, you’re in luck! You can actually make wraps out of certain vegetables, which is so helpful if you’re watching what you eat. Not only are these wraps carb-free, but they help you get in some more vegetables throughout the day as well.

Lettuce Wraps

You can go a lot of directions with lettuce wraps. You can use iceberg lettuce for something really light and thin, or go for romaine if your filling is a little heavier. Whether you want to make a chicken Caesar wrap or go an Asian direction, lettuce wraps are the perfect vehicle.

Collard Greens

https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGJnXcgrm5/

Collard greens are a vegetable often used in southern cooking, but they also make more than a great wrap! All you have to do is shave off a little of the stem – so it’s not so thick, blanch it in boiling water for a couple of minutes, and you’re ready to wrap! A fun filling for collard greens is chickpeas, avocado, and lots of tahini dressing.

Cabbage

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Tadaaa!!! Cabbagelicious wrap arrived! 😃 So I woke up this morning with one thought: to cook something not only healthy & tasty but also quick & easy to make! Simply because majority of us running out of time to prep interesting dishes. So the recipe is based on a traditional Polish dish called ‘golabki’, I twisted the recipe making sure it’s ‘clean’ and easy to adjust in order to match your macros. You don’t have to follow the exact proportions or filling ingredients- use whatever you wanna wrap around😊 If you fancy something low carb, instead of rice use vegetables such a kale, green beans, spinach, red peppers or broccoli and sprinkle with goat cheese before baking. Holly potato! I love goat cheese, should have used it this morning! I will try to post more ideas for fillings very soon.👩🏼‍🍳❤ .  Ingredients: .  150g lean mince meat (5%) 150g boiled easy cook long grain rice ½ cup of thick garlic passata ( I get mine from Aldi, it’s thick and full of flavours) ¼ onion 1 small garlic clove 3-4 chestnut mushrooms (optional) Favourite spices 4 large cabbage leaves . . Fry mince with onion and garlic, add already boiled rice, garlic passata and your favourite spices (When consistency too runny add either more veg or rice) Bring a large pot of water to boil and place cabbage leaves in water to tenderize, for about 5 minutes. Remove from pot and put aside on paper towel. Preheat oven to 170degrees. Place approx. 2tbs of filling in the centre cabbage leaves. Fold in the sides and roll up from the bottom. Place in baking pan seam side-down. Brush cabbage with olive oil. Bake 35-40 minutes. Cabbage rolls should be lightly browned on top. Pour 1-2tbs of hot passata over wraps and decorate with chopped parsley. . Enjoy! . Remember with healthy wholesome food, feeling good is an everyday thing! .  Eva- Vitamin-shop Ambassador . . #gym #gymmotivation #healthycooking #healthyrecipe #healthyfood #protein #przepisy #bialko #vitamins #vitaminshop #zdrowejedzenie #passata #golabki #cabbagewrap #cabbage #betterchoice #dietetyka #dietplan #dieta #odchudzanie #plaskibrzuch #trecnutrition #trecgirl #food #gymgirl #dietfood #Polish #polishgirl #rice

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Cabbage leaves can be used in the same way as collard greens. All you have to do is carefully peel the leaf from the head, and blanch it in water for a couple of minutes.

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