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Special Turkey Sandwiches

Every Saturday night, my family’s tradition is to have lunch for dinner. With a rich cream cheese spread, these turkey sandwiches have become a favorite.

—MARIA L. C. BERTRAM WALTHAM, MA

START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. MAKES: 4 SERVINGS

4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh spinach

1/2 cup minced fresh basil

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 large red onion, sliced

2 tablespoons dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth

8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

3/4 pound sliced deli turkey

8 slices tomato

8 lettuce leaves

1. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, spinach, basil, cheese and garlic until blended; set aside. In a small skillet, cook onion in wine until tender; set aside.

2. Place four slices of toast on a broiler pan; top with turkey. Place remaining toast on broiler pan; spread with cream cheese mixture.

3. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Layer the onion, tomato and lettuce over turkey. Top with remaining toast.

PER SERVING 348 cal., 11 g fat (6 g sat. fat), 63 mg chol., 1,426 mg sodium, 36 g carb., 5 g fiber, 29 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 1/2 fat.