California club sushi roll

Need a snack in a pinch? Try this kid-friendly recipe from Medical City Children’s Hospital.

wheat bread and avocado

About this recipe

Chef(s): Cristal Avila
Location: Mesquite 2016

Makes 1 Serving

Ingredients

  • 1 slice wheat bread
  • 1 leaf romaine lettuce
  • 1 tsp avocado
  • 1 tsp bacon bits
  • 1 tbsp fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 slice deli turkey
  • 1/3 cup shredded carrots

Preparation

  1. Cut crust off of bread and mash bread with your hands until it is flat
  2. Spread mayonnaise on the bread
  3. Add turkey to bread (trim to size)
  4. Layer lettuce, carrots, avocado and bacon bits
  5. Roll bread tightly and use toothpick to hold in place
  6. Slice roll into 1-inch-wide pieces

Nutrition Information (per serving):

Calories 180; fat 4.5g; saturated fat 1g; fiber 6g; sugar 6g

Recipe courtesy of Kids Teaching Kids (SM)

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