How to build a better sandwich

Hy-Vee registered dietitian Melissa Jaeger shares tips for stacking the perfect sammie. See the recipes below.

Sandwich Sushi Roll

Ingredients:

Base: 1 whole-grain tortilla or Flatout flatbread wrap
Spread: Sriracha mayonnaise or whipped cream cheese
Protein: 2 slices Di Lusso ham or reduced-sodium turkey
Fruit and veggies:
2 butterhead lettuce leaves
Bell peppers, cut into strips
Cucumber, cut into sticks
Carrot sticks
Avocado, thinly sliced
Optional: instead of panko traditionally found on sushi crunch up Hippeas for a more nutrient dense crunch!

Directions:

Place a tortilla or wrap on a cutting board. Cut and remove rounded side edges; discard pieces.
Spread tortilla with desired sandwich spread, leaving a ½-inch edge from top and bottom.
Layer desired sandwich fillings (protein, fruit and veggies) in a line down the middle of tortilla. Starting at one end, wrap tortilla around filling, and continue rolling to end. Cut roll in half; cut each half into three equal pieces.

Turkey-Havarti Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 slices Hy-Vee Bakery whole-grain bread or Sara Lee Healthy Multi-Grain bread
1-2 tbsp Hy-Vee red bell pepper hummus
3 oz Di Lusso reduced-sodium deli turkey
1 oz Havarti cheese slice
Handful baby spinach leaves or microgreens

Directions:

Spread red bell pepper hummus on bread and top with deli meat, cheese and leafy greens.

School-Friendly PB & J

Ingredients:

2 slices 100% whole-wheat or multigrain bread
2 tbsp sunflower or soy butter spread
1-2 tbsp Welch's Reduced Sugar Concord Grape Jelly
1 small banana, cut into slices
Safe + Fair Birthday Cake granola

Directions:

Spread sunflower or soy butter spread on bread.
Spread on jelly and top with banana slices and granola.