Spinach, ricotta and tomato toastie

Simple, satisfying and speedy! This toastie combines creamy ricotta, juicy tomatoes and fresh spinach in wholemeal bread for a high-fibre, low-kilojoule meal that’s kind to your wallet.

Serves: 1

Time to make: 5 mins

Ingredients

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2 slices wholemeal bread (see tip)

60g (¼ cup) low-fat ricotta cheese

1 tablespoon sliced oil-free sun-dried tomatoes

1 small Roma tomato, sliced

¼ cup (25g) baby spinach

150g pottle low-fat plain yoghurt

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Instructions

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1 Spread 1 bread slice with ricotta. Top with tomatoes and spinach. Top with other bread slice. Toast in a sandwich press until golden then serve.

2 Enjoy yoghurt as dessert.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread and check yoghurt is gluten free.
This is a light lunch. To add more energy and vegetables, take carrot sticks and hummus to have as a snack or to eat with your sandwich.
One small bag of ingredients makes this recipe plus four other tasty, healthy lunches – see On-the-job: One list makes five lunches.

HFG tip

Bring two slices of fresh grainy bread from home.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 287 cal

Kilojoules 1200 kJ

Protein 17 g

Total fat 5 g

Saturated fat 3 g

Carbohydrates 40 g

Sugar 21 g

Dietary fibre 6 g

Sodium 730 mg

Calcium 390 mg

Iron 2.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.