Weight Watchers Tomato Sandwich

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The Weight Watchers Tomato Sandwich is a healthy, simple, and tasty meal option. This instant sandwich is made with low-fat mayonnaise, whole wheat bread, and fresh tomatoes. Anyone searching for a quick and hearty meal should try this sandwich. This amazing sandwich is perfect for those individuals following the Weight Watchers diet. This Weight Watchers Tomato Sandwich contains a low calorie count (173 g) and a fiber content (4 grams). The whole wheat bread gives a delightful texture, while the fresh tomato gives a blast of delicious, juicy flavor. This tomato sandwich is ideal for Weight Watchers because you can customize it with different toppings, spreads, or items.
Let’s try this sandwich at home with the instructions (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Brunch
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Vegetarian
  • Total Time: Five minutes
  • Preparation Time: Five mins
  • Cook Time: None
  • Method: Simple
  • Servings: 1

EQUIPMENT

  • 1 plate
  • Spoon
  • One sharp knife

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 2 whole wheat bread pieces
  • Low-fat mayonnaise 1 tbsp
  • One lettuce leaf
  • Salt, add to taste
  • Ground black pepper adds to the flavor

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Shift the bread slices to a flat plate.
  2. Next, spread low-fat mayonnaise over one bread slice with a spoon.
  3. Then, add sliced tomato and lettuce leaf over the bread.
  4. After that, sprinkle salt and crushed black pepper to taste.
  5. Now, place the second slice of bread over the toppings.
  6. The instant and simple Weight Watchers Tomato Sandwich is prepared.
  7. Divide the sandwich into two slices with a knife and serve.

ADDITIONAL IDEAS FOR THE SANDWICH

Protein:

  • Add lean protein sources such as chicken breast or turkey to the sandwich.

Bread:

  • Try this sandwich with several kinds of bread, such as whole grain, sourdough, white bread, etc.

Cheese:

  • Experiment with different varieties of less-fat cheese to make this sandwich more cheesy and tasty.

Avocado:

  • Use overripe avocado as a creamy base for the sandwiches.

Bacon:

  • Incorporate lean and cooked bacon for flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the salad with mixed green salads or colorful fresh fruit salad.
  • Pair this tempting sandwich with a homemade fresh juice.
  • Creamy tomato soup or zucchini soup pairs well with this sandwich.
  • Enjoy it with grilled asparagus and sliced cucumbers.
  • Accompany it with sautĂ©ed spinach or kale.

TIPS

  • For optimal flavor, pick fresh and just a little bit tender tomatoes.
  • Choose whole-wheat or light whole-grain bread to obtain fewer points.
  • Before making the sandwich, you can toast the bread.
  • Shift the sliced tomatoes to a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  • Utilize good-quality and low-fat mayonnaise.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • We can save the tempting sandwich on a sheet and refrigerate it for only 1-2 days.

Freezing:

  • Freezing this tomato sandwich is not an ideal option. Because the tomatoes contain a high amount of water, which will make the sandwich soft. Even the texture of the mayo spread will be changed.

FAQs

Does tomato affect the point values?

  • No, fresh tomatoes of any kind usually receive zero points.

Can flavored cream cheese be used instead of mayonnaise?

  • Look for variants that are low in fat or light. Avoid flavored variants that have extra sugars, as this might increase the points.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Yield: one sandwich
Total Calories 173 kcal
Carbohydrates 31 g
Protein 4 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 3.5 g
Sugar 6 g
Sodium 250 mg

Each serving of the tomato sandwich has only 5 Weight Watchers points.