Active Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free
Nut-Free
High-Fiber
Vegetarian
High-Protein
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon of salt
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds (about 6 cups)
- 1 cup of thinly sliced red onion
- 1 teaspoon of cider vinegar
- 8 slices of whole-wheat bread
- 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
- 4 teaspoons of Dijon mustard
- 4 slices of provolone cheese
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2.
In a large bowl, stir 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt until well combined.
3. Add the sweet potato slices to the bowl and toss well to coat.
4. Spread the coated sweet potato slices on a large rimmed baking sheet.
5. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, toss the sliced red onion in the bowl with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of oil until evenly coated.
7. Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and evenly arrange the onion on top.
8. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and the onion is softened.
9.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with vinegar.
10. Brush one side of each bread slice with about 1 teaspoon of mayonnaise and brush the other side with 1/2 teaspoon of mustard.
11. Place the bread slices, mayonnaise-side down, on a work surface.
12. Place one slice of cheese on the mustard side of 4 bread slices.
13. Evenly layer the sweet potato and onion mixture on top of each cheese slice.
14. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayo-side up.
15. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
16. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time until toasted on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
17. Repeat with the remaining 2 sandwiches.
18. Cut the sandwiches in half crosswise and serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 498
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 24mg
Carbohydrates: 58g
Total Sugars: 12g
Added Sugars: 0g
Protein: 15g
Fiber: 8g
Sodium: 755mg
Potassium: 667mg
