French-Toasted Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches

French-Toasted Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches

1 can (6 ounces) water-packed solid tuna

¾ cup prepared hummus

1 cup finely shredded fresh spinach leaves

1 cup grated carrots

1 teaspoon ground cumin

8 slices multi-grain bread

½ cup low-fat milk

1 large egg

2 large egg whites

1 teaspoon olive oil

Press all liquid from tuna. Crumble the tuna into a bowl. Add the hummus, spinach, carrots and cumin, then mix thoroughly. Make four sandwiches with the bread and tuna mixture.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk, egg and egg whites. Dip one side of each sandwich at a time into the egg mixture until it is lightly soaked. You should use up all of the egg mixture.

In a large nonstick skillet (or two medium nonstick skillets) over very low heat, heat oil. Add the sandwiches and cover the skillet loosely with a lid or piece of foil. Cook until the undersides of the sandwiches are well-browned, 8-10 minutes. Turn the sandwiches over and cook, still covered, until browned on the second side, about 8 minutes more.

Serves four.

Nutrition values per serving: 324 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated), 37 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 25 g protein, 62 mg cholesterol, 662 mg sodium.

Associated Press