1 Sandwiches and Pizza Chapter 31

2 Enjoy a variety of foods in one bite!! Complex carbs, B vitamins and fiber

3 Stocking Up for Sandwiches Quick meal Quick snack Bountiful breads Vary bread choices Shapes, sizes, ingredients

4 Fabulous fillings Sliced deli meats Cheeses Canned tuna or salmon Canned refried beans meatloaf

5 Excellent extras Add flavor and nutrients Fresh veggies Tomatoes, green or red peppers, onions Lettuce Zucchini, avocado, shredded carrots

6 Super Spreads Add flavor Adds moisture Use sparingly (have high fat)

7 Build a Great Sandwich Open-face sandwich – has only a bottom slice of bread –EX. Open-face tuna melt Grilled sandwiches –Grilled cheese for example Wrapped Sandwich –Flatbread rolled around a filling

8 Sloppy joes or barbecued meat sandwiches –Begin with browned hamburger Pan-broil burgers –Use instant read thermometer –Make sure it is at 160 degrees

9 Sandwiches on the Go Easy to pack and take along Prepare most cold sandwiches ahead Wrap them tightly in foil or plastic Refrigerate no more than one day

10 Freeze for a week Can’t freeze; egg salad, lettuce, tomatoes or mayo sandwiches Lettuce and tomato should be packed separately so not to get soggy

11 Keep sandwiches cold Insulated bag with frozen juice if hot outside Pack a frozen sandwich and it will thaw in time

12 Pizza for Meals and Snacks Lots of nutrition in one slice Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner

13 Pizza with Pyramid Power Choose whole grain crust Pile on veggie toppings Select topping with lower fat options For less fat use lower fat cheeses

14 Make Your Own Pizza Base –Yeast bread crust –Make your own –Ready made crust Sauce –From a jar –Make your own with pureed tomatoes

15 Seasonings –Oregano to chopped garlic –Basil to chili powder to cinnamon Toppings –Chopped veggies –Pineapples, refried beans

16 Cheese Mozzarella, cheddar, Swiss, feta, Gouda Packed shredded or crumbled

17 English Muffin pizzas with precooked toppings are great in microwave or toaster oven Quick snack and easy to fix

18 Summary A sandwich can provide a variety of nutrients depending on ingredients used. For a quick meal or snack, keep a variety of sandwich fixings on hand.

19 Most sandwiches don’t require preparation directions; however, hot sandwiches require some cooking skills. You can prepare most cold sandwiches ahead, then refrigerate or freeze them. Whether you buy pizza or make it, boost its nutrition with a variety of ingredients.