SWISS PEAR SANDWICHES

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"A quick recipe for a very busy retired couple" is the way Janet Akey of Presque Isle, Wisconsin describes this sandwich. It's microwavable so you don't even need to dirty a pan. Any kind of nuts will work in this pleasant-tasting sandwich.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 slices whole wheat bread
4 teaspoons honey mustard
4 slices (3/4 ounce each) reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1 large pear, sliced
2 slices red onion
2 tablespoons chopped pecans

Steps:

Spread two slices of bread with mustard. Layer each with the cheese, pear and onion slices and pecans; top with remaining cheese and bread. , Place the sandwiches on a microwave-safe plate. Cover and microwave on high for 20-30 seconds or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 21g protein.