Recipe: Turkey Melt

Use deli turkey or Thanksgiving leftovers!

Here’s another seasonal recipe that’s perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, or you can use turkey deli meat.

Turkey Melt

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2-4 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients:

• 1 English muffin
• 1 Tbsp. light mayonaise
• 1/2 Tbsp. dijon honey mustard
• 4 oz. (1 serving) oven-roasted, fat-free turkey breast
• 4 fresh basil leaves (can substitute 1 tsp. of ground basil spice)
• 2 fresh tomato slices, 1/4″ thick
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 oz. (1 serving) grated low-fat mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Split and lightly toast the English muffin.
2. In a small bowl, combine the mayo and mustard.
3. Spread each half of the English muffin with the mayo-mustard mix.
4. Top each half with sliced turkey, 2 basil leaves, and a tomato slice. Sprinkle with pepper, then top with mozzarella cheese.
5. Broil in oven or toaster oven 4 inches away from the heat source for 2-4 minutes or until the cheese is just melted and bubbly. Serve hot.

Nutritional Info:

Makes 2 Servings
Calories per serving: 285 (approx.)
Carbs: 31 g
Fat: 11 g
Protein: 14 g

Recipe submitted by Christina Perez, personal trainer at Lucille Roberts in Harlem.