Spanish · Lunch
Spanish Cheese and Ham Toasted Sandwich (Low-Calorie)
A pan-toasted sandwich on crusty ciabatta with seared pork tenderloin, serrano ham, reduced-fat mozzarella, tomato and arugula. Rubbed with garlic, grilled in minimal olive oil until the bread crisps and cheese melts, delivering classic Spanish tapas flavour in a lighter, calorie-trimmed form.
$4
8 minsPrep
7 minsCook
15 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
384Calories
35.1gProtein
15.1gFat
30.1gCarbs
3.4gSugar
2gFiber
1089mgSodium
87mgChol
5.3gSat Fat
489mgPotassium
188mgCalcium
2.5mgIron
1.1mcgVitamin B12
7.8mgVitamin C
low-calorie
protein-rich
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the ciabatta roll lengthwise and pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towel.
2
Sear
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat with 0.375 tsp olive oil; sear pork tenderloin 2.5 minutes per side until cooked through and lightly browned.
3
Build
Rub ciabatta cut sides with garlic, then layer pork, ham, cheese, tomato, and arugula; season with pepper and close.
4
Toast
Brush sandwich outside with remaining 0.375 tsp oil and grill over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese melts.
5
Plate
Cut sandwich diagonally and serve warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 360g360g pork tenderloin
- 40g40g serrano-style cured ham
- 56g56g reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
- 140g140g ciabatta roll
- 1 1/2 tsp1 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 2 clove2 clove garlic, halved
- 44 tomato slices
- small handful arugula
- pinch black pepper
