Grilled Sandwich with Banana and Pumpkin
Sylvia LAM, Chairlady of Hong Kong Dietitians Association, said "Banana and pumpkin are both rich in potassium; frequent consumption can help improve blood pressure. Pumpkin is also full of carotene, which is beneficial for vision and immunity."
Ingredients (Serve 1):
| Pumpkin, peeled and sliced | 3 slices |
| Banana, peeled and sliced | 1/4 |
| Wholemeal bread | 2 slices |
Cooking Method:
| 1. | Preheat the sandwich grill to 180°C. |
| 2. | Bake the pumpkin slices in the oven for 8 minutes. Let stand. |
| 3. | Spread the pumpkin and banana slices on a slice of wholemeal bread. Top with another slice of bread. |
| 4. | Grill the sandwich in the sandwich grill until it is golden brown and serve. |
Per Serving:
| Energy (Kcal) | 246 |
| Carbohydrate (gm) | 51 |
| Protein (gm) | 8 |
| Fat (gm) | 2 |
| Sugar (gm) | 13 |
| Sodium (mg) | 303 |
The energy and nutrient content are estimated according to information from the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory. Values are for reference use only.
This recipe is provided by Fruit Magazine.
Extract from CookSmart, Issue 14
