Low Carb Lunchbox

Low Carb Lunchbox
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Source: The Diabetes Cookbook. Recipe Credit: . Photo Credit: Peter Papoulakos.
Summary

Pack your lunch the night before to start your morning with little stress! This power lunch is packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to power you through your day. Plus it's quick and easy to assemble!

  • Prep time
    15 min
  • Servings
    1 Servings
  • Serving size
    1 lunchbox
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

1 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 lunchbox
  • Amount per serving Calories 360

  • Total Fat 18g
    • Saturated Fat 3.5g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 20mg
  • Sodium 500mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 33g
    • Dietary Fiber 10g
    • Total Sugars 19g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 21g
  • Potassium 820mg
  • Phosphorus 265mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Fruit, 2 Nonstarchy vegetable, 1/2 Carbohydrate, 3 Lean protein, 2 Fat

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • reduced-sodium deli ham
    1 1/2 oz
  • reduced-fat colby jack cheese
    1/2 oz
  • avocado (mashed)
    1/4
  • large bibb lettuce leaf
    1
  • hard-boiled egg whites
    2
  • unsalted roasted almonds
    12
  • green apple (whole or sliced)
    1
  • baby carrots
    3
Directions

Directions

  1. Assemble the sandwich by layering the ham, cheese, and avocado on the lettuce leaf, then roll it tightly and wrap in plastic wrap. Serve the sandwich with the egg whites, almonds, green apple, and baby carrots.

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