Good health is dependent on maintaining a well-balanced and nutritious diet. One delicious and refreshing way to stay hydrated is by consuming foods rich in water content.
The recipe for a Cucumber Sandwich is an excellent example of how to achieve this.
This recipe combines crunchy cucumber slices with a flavorful cream cheese spread (*for vegan you can skip this or replace it with vegan options), making for a satisfying and nourishing snack that also helps keep you hydrated.
Recipe Benefits
There are several benefits of consuming this sandwich:
- It contains foods rich in water, such as cucumber, which can help keep you hydrated, particularly after physical activity or on hot days.
- The combination of cream cheese*, Greek yogurt*, and fresh chives provides a variety of flavors and nutrients. *for vegan you can skip this or replace it with vegan options
- This sandwich is convenient and quick to prepare, making it an ideal option for a satisfying meal when pressed for time.
Ingredients
Ingredients for 1 serving:
- 2 tablespoon cream cheese at room temperature*
- 1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt*
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives
- 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese*, yogurt*, chives, and pepper in a small bowl to spread the sandwich until they are well blended.
- Spread the resulting mixture evenly on one side of a bread slice.
- Spread cream cheese* evenly on the other bread slice.
- Place cucumber slices in the middle of those two bread slices.
- Then cut it in half diagonally to serve.
*for vegan you can skip this or replace it with vegan options
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
- Calories: 269,3 kcal
- Protein: 9,6 g
- Fat: 12,2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30,3 g
- Fiber: 8,1 g
Based on Nutrisurvey
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