Ham And Swiss On Rye With Green Genie Sandwich Spread
For sandwiches
2 slices rye bread
2 slices of Swiss cheese
2 slices ham
1 batch of Green Genie Sandwich Spread (recipe below)
For the Green Genie Sandwich Spread
1 can water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup roasted pistachios or other favorite nut
3 cloves of garlic
1 cup packed curly parsley, washed and dried
Zest and juice of a large lemon
1/3 cup best-quality extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon fine-grain sea salt or more to taste
White pepper to taste
For the spread: Put all ingredients in a blender or a food processor fitted with the "S'' blade. Process until smooth and pureed. Depending on your blender, you may need to use a spoon to move the ingredients as you process them. Makes about 1 ¼ cups (10 servings) Place in a nonreactive container until ready to use. Will keep in refrigerator for up to one week.
To assemble the sandwich: Spread each slice of bread with the Green Genie Spread. Layer the ham and the cheese and cut sandwich in half. Enjoy at room temperature.
Serves 2
Ham & Swiss on rye:
Nutrition information per serving: 278 calories; 89 calories from fat; 10 g fat (5 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 30 mg cholesterol; 784 mg sodium; 32 g carbohydrate; 4 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 15 g protein.
Green Genie Spread:
Nutrition information per serving: 112 calories; 85 calories from fat; 9 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 0 mg cholesterol; 174 mg sodium; 6 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 2 g protein.