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The Californian

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Alfalfa sprouts add a delicate nutty flavor plus crunchy goodness to these open-faced sandwiches. Sprouts are low in calories and fat free. Purchase sprouts that are moist and crisp; refrigerate and use within a few days of purchase.





Ingredients:



3tablespoons reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

1tablespoon chutney

4slices pumpernickel bread

4lettuce leaves

3/4pound thinly sliced deli chicken breast

1-1/3cups alfalfa sprouts

1medium mango, peeled and sliced

1pear, cored and sliced

4strawberries









Preparation:





1.Combine cream cheese and chutney in small bowl; spread about 1 tablespoon on each bread slice. Place 1 lettuce leaf over cream cheese mixture. Divide chicken evenly into 4 servings; place over lettuce. Arrange alfalfa sprouts over chicken; arrange mango and pear slices over sprouts. Garnish each open-faced sandwich with a strawberry.









Nutritional Information:







Serving Size: 1 open-faced sandwich







Sodium

304 mg







Protein

30 g







Fiber

6 g







Carbohydrate

36 g







Cholesterol

72 mg







Saturated Fat

2 g







Total Fat

6 g







Calories from Fat

17 %







Calories

318









Dietary Exchange:







Meat

3







Fruit

1-1/2







Starch

1