MARGHERITA ENGLISH MUFFIN SANDWICH

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Change up the kids' meat and cheese sandwiches for these tasty and healthy English muffin sandwiches. Look for light, whole-grain muffins. At about 100 calories, they leave room for a variety of tasty toppings, and the small size is perfect for lunchboxes.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 light, whole-grain English muffin
One 1/4-inch slice fresh mozzarella (1 ounce)
1 plum tomato, sliced
1 teaspoon grated Parmesan
1 large fresh basil leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Toast the muffin until golden brown. Top the bottom half of the muffin with the mozzarella and tomatoes, and then sprinkle with the Parmesan.
  • Place the muffin on a baking sheet and bake until the mozzarella melts and the muffin is slightly golden, 7 to 8 minutes. Let it cool for a couple of minutes before serving. Place the basil leaf on top and close the sandwich. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calorie, Fat 6.9 grams, SaturatedFat 3.7 grams, Cholesterol 16 milligrams, Sodium 339 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32.2 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 13.7 grams, Sugar 4.2 grams

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