We know that processed meat can be tasty and convenient, but we have all the ideas you need to create healthier sandwiches that are just as great.
To make your perfect processed meat-free sandwich, all you need is 5 key elements:
Just choose one from each and you’ll have a healthier meal to savour.
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The star ingredient of your sandwich, choose from white meat, fish, cheese or veggie options.
It’s not a satisfying sarnie if it doesn’t crunch when you sink your teeth in, so make sure you add some texture and colour. Vegetables, including pickled, add fibre and vitamins too. Here are some suggestions.
If you think your sandwich will lack oomph without processed meat, add a flavoursome twist to set your tastebuds sizzling – rather than a sausage. Think creatively…
A great sandwich needs something smooth to gel it all together. Don’t stick to your normal margarine – there are lots of other spreadable options.
Bring it all together with some brilliant bread. We recommend wholemeal as it contains more fibre than white, and so is better for your bowel. There are so many options to choose from: plump for paratha, build up a bao bun or just roll with it …
Fly the tricolore flag for our take on a caprese salad sandwich, with cheese of your choice, fragrant basil and tomato.
Crunch, colour and convenience in a wrap, toastie or roll. Swap in whichever lettuce is cheap and in season: iceberg, romaine, chicory, radicchio or little gem varieties all work well.
Enjoy gastro grub at a fraction of the price, and an easy way to eat more fish. Spruce it up with capers or gherkins.
Smashed chickpeas, a droplet or two of fresh lemon juice and grated beetroot. Just don’t spill it down your top.
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Guacamole full of healthier plant oils, homemade seasoning that balances the spice of cayenne peppers and the sweetness of paprika, plus succulent chicken, this recipe was designed for people living with cancer but is great for everyone.
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