SPECIAL TURKEY SANDWICHES

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Every Saturday night, my family loves to have sandwiches for dinner. With their rich cream cheese spread, these have become a favorite. They don't taste at all light. -Maria Bertram of Waltham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 large red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
3/4 pound sliced deli turkey
8 slices tomato
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, spinach, basil, cheese and garlic until blended; set aside. In a small skillet, cook onion in wine until tender; set aside. , Place four slices of toast on a broiler pan; top with turkey. Place remaining toast on broiler pan; spread with cream cheese mixture. , Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Layer the onion, tomato and lettuce over turkey. Place cream cheese toasts over sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges