Fresh Tomato Sandwiches

By MelanieAnn

Ingredients

• 2 whole wheat bagel thins, split
• 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 2 - 3 roma tomatoes, sliced (you can also use other varieties such as yellow, green, red, or purple heirloom tomatoes)
• 1/4 cup red onion cut into thin wedges and separated into pieces
• Dash garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh dill (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Lightly toast bagel thins. Place bagel thins, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, and the snipped fresh or dried dill. Spread mixture on bagel thins.

3. Layer tomato slices and onion pieces on bagel thins. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder.

4. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of the Parmesan cheese over each bagel thin half.

5. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until mayonnaise mixture is melted and Parmesan is lightly browned. If desired, garnish with additional fresh dill.

Diabetic Exchanges
Vegetables(d.e): 1
Starch(d.e): 2
Lean Meat(d.e): 2
Fat(d.e): 1