Wanting to eat more dinners at home as a family but need simple mealtime options?

Make it a sandwich night!

Make it a Good-for-You dinner solution:

  • Enjoying a sandwich for dinner ensures you're getting at least two of your six recommended servings of grain foods each day.
  • Use whole grain breads, rolls, tortillas, and pitas for more fiber.
  • Don't forget enriched grains too. Enriched grains are also a source of major nutrients such as iron and folate.
  • Go lean with meats such as turkey, chicken, roast beef or ham.
  • Use low or reduced fat condiments such as mustards, light mayo, catsup and bbq sauce.
  • Add veggies! Try grated carrots or squash, sliced cucumber, spinach instead of lettuce.

Be creative!

  • Set up a sandwich bar in your kitchen with a variety of different breads, meats, cheeses and veggies. Allow kids to customize their own creations.
  • Add some sizzle - set up a Panini press for those who like their sandwich warm and toasty.
  • Create a theme night - Mexican tortilla wraps, Mediterranean pitas, Ruebens and other deli favorites.

Check out gowiththegrain.org and click on the Endless Sandwich for more tips and recipes.