Carb Counters Monte Cristo with a Sweet Side

Carb Counters Monte Cristo

With a Sweet Side

The motivation in creating this recipe was to take something so sinful and so fun and make it skinny without sacrificing that delicious taste! This is by far not my lowest carb recipe but it does have a drastic difference in nutrition compared to your classic Monte Cristo and Sweet Potato fry combo. We are taking every day foods and finding the best choice in brands and making a delicious combo! So let's hit the kitchen and get our cooking caps on and prep for a monstrous appetite!

Note: This meal is great for gearing up for a run!

Skinny Grocery List:

Sweet Potato Fries-

1 Medium Sweet Potato (approx. 6-8")

1-2 Tbsp. Garlic Salt

Non-Stick Spray

Monte Cristo Sandwich -

3 Slices of Low Carb Bread (Oasis Low Carb or California Lifestyle are great!)

3 Egg Whites

2 Tbsp. 0% Fage Greek Yogurt (no Fage? You can also use Fat Free Sour Cream :) )

1/2-1 Tsp. Nutmeg

1/4 Tsp. Black Pepper

3oz Honey Turkey (Jennie-O 99/1 Deli is the best choice!)

2oz Oven Roasted Turkey- 99/1 (Go Jennie, Go, Go, Go Jennie)

2 Slices of Swiss (I love ♥ Sargento, Backing Lena, WI all the way...Woot Woot)

Dijon Mustard (Give it a kick!)

2 Tbsp. Strawberry or Raspberry Jam (Walden Farms is my Choice - 0 Everything!!! and made by Angels, Promise 0:) - Splenda Jams and Jellies are good too)

Non- Stick Spray (Pam is Back!♥)

Your Kitchen Tools:

Scale - Remember what I always say...weigh your food folks!!! It makes a big difference!

Sweet Potato Fries -

Cutting Board

Sharp Knife

Measuring Spoons

Baking Sheet

Aluminum Foil (Optional)

Monte Cristo Sandwich-

Non-Stick Pan

Small Shallow Mixing Bowl

Whisk or Fork (I always like to whisk my eggs with a fork but that's just me ;)

Measuring Spoons

Spatula

Directions to Monte Cristo Magnificence:

Sweet Potato Fries -

Pre-Heat Oven 375 Degrees

Rinse your Yam or Sweet Potato

Slice into Thin Slices (Approx. 1/4" - 1/3") Do the best you can ;)

1) Slice 2) Lay out Evenly on Greased Pan
3) Sprinkle with Garlic and Spray with Non-Stick
4) Place on Middle Shelf and Bake for 10 Minutes

Lay out evenly over your baking sheet - I like to line mine with foil to make washing dishes easier...call me lazy or call me just plain smart :)

Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. of Garlic Salt and Spray with non-stick coating each piece

Bake for 10 Minutes

Remove from oven and very carefully flip each fry (Caution Very HOT!!!)

After all of them are flipped repeat with remainder of Garlic salt and coat with non-stick

Bake for additional 5 minutes and then remove to cool before eating..MMMmmmMmmMmm YUM!

Monte Cristo Sandwich -

Weight out your deli meats and set aside

Mix 3 egg whites, 0% Fage Yogurt, Nutmeg and pepper - Whisk Well

1) Egg Whites 2) Add Nutmeg, Pepper & Fage
3) Whisk Well 4) Let Bread Soak

Heat Skillet on Medium - Medium High and coat with non-stick spray

While your pan is heating let a piece of your low carb bread soak up your batter, flipping to coat both sides

5) Let Bread Soak so both sides are coated
6) Place in Pan 7) Flip 8) Add Cheese

Place first slice into pan and repeat with 2nd and 3rd slices

Flip after approx. 2-3 minutes or until one side is cooked thoroughly

Place a slice of cheese on two of the battered pieces of bread leaving the 3rd without (Sorry No cheese for you)

Place your turkey on a free side of the pan to heat up and then place on top of the cheese

9) While Cheese is melting let Turkey Heat up
10) Place Turkey on Cheese and Repeat with Honey Turkey
11-12) Add Mustard to each side

Remove your battered bread from the pan and top the meats with Dijon Mustard (if you choose)

Now Place the 3rd battered piece of bread on top of one mustard piece and then the other on top of the plain battered piece - Stacking them (See Photo)

13) Place the 3rd piece of bread on top of on of the mustard layers
14) Top with Last Layer and Cut in half ♥

Ok Now Slice in Half and this is the most important part.......ENJOY!!! YAY TA DA!!

Skinny on the Nutrition:

Sweet Potato Fries –

Yields 4 Servings

Serving Size Approx 1/2 Cup

Calories ……………….. 40.5

Carbs ……………………. 9g

Fat ……………………….. 0g

Sugar …………………… 4g

Protein ……………….. 1g

Fiber ……………………. 1g

Monte Cristo Sandwich –

Yields 2 Servings

Serving Size 1/2 sandwich

Calories ……………….. 323.5

Carbs ……………………. 11.5g

Fat ……………………….. 11g

Sugar …………………… 3g

Protein ……………….. 43g

Fiber ……………………. 1.5g

***Nutrition is based off of brand recommendations and serving size


I am sorry this post was a little late :( Please stop by again later this week for a new recipe!!! - Promise ;)


♥XOXO♥

Magan

This is my excuse for posting late :(
I will be on time from here on out....Promise!!!