Next Generation Life Fitness

Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Sandwiches on Focaccia

Preptime: 15 min.
Cooktime: 0 min.

Calories: 273
Carbs: 34g
Fat: 4g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 25g
Satfat: 1g
Sodium: 829mg

Ingredients:
1/2 cup cream cheese, low-fat whipped
2 tablespoons finely chopped, sweet onion or garlic
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves (about 10 leaves)
salt and pepper to taste
4 small loaves focaccia, sliced in half
8 slices reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced
8 large slices ripe tomato, sliced thick
4 large lettuce leaves, shredded

Directions:
1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and onions and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Lay the focaccia out and spread 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each of them. Divide the mozzarella among the sandwiches and spread the remaining cream cheese mixture on top of the mozzarella. Place two slices of tomato on each sandwich. Divide the shredded lettuce among the sandwiches.

3. Cut the sandwiches in half on the diagonal and serve.