Directions
1. Slice buns in half; set aside.
2. Mix mayonnaise with pesto sauce; spread on inside of each bun.
3. Top each with 1/2 cup (125 mL) roasted vegetables and 1/2 cup (60g) sliced roast beef.
Mediterranean Panini
This flavorful Panini is an easy lunch snack using roast beef leftovers.
Ingredients
- 4 panini buns, white,
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) pesto sauce
- 2 cups (500 mL) eggplant, red or green peppers, zucchini, and/or onions.
- 2 cups (500 mL) slivered thinly sliced cooked roast beef
Nutrient Analysis
- Calories: 302 KCal
- Protein: 27 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Total Fat: 10 g
- Sodium: 394 mg
- Phosphorus: 218 mg
- Potassium: 410 mg
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
Servings per recipe: 4
Serving size: 1 panini
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
Renal exchanges: 3 protein, 1 starch, 1 veg
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup