Healthy, easy and original snack recipes

Pita with guacamole, tomato and sprouts

Clear proof that healthy sandwiches are neither bland nor difficult to make. You just have to take pita bread, and fill it with guacamole, and tomato slices.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Add some sprouts to the filling, which make it much more current and appetizing.

Chicken, cheese and salad sandwich

Instead of the caloric sausages, you can put grilled chicken breast, which is a lean meat, as we have done in this chicken, goat cheese, lamb's lettuce and tomato sandwich. However, so that it does not go directly to your waist, remove the skin from the chicken, and use a cheese that is fresh and low in fat.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Serve wrapped with a strip of greaseproof paper and a bow.

Cheese toast with arugula and walnuts

If you are looking for an energetic, delicious and irresistible alternative to the classic cheese toasts of a lifetime, you have to try these toasts. They have a cheese base, and on top, arugula, onion, raisins and walnuts. See recipe.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: On top of the cheese, put a little jam.

Asparagus scrambled rolls

Another alternative to cold cuts (and in this case suitable for vegetarians) is to use eggs. Here, for example, we have made the sandwiches with cherry tomatoes and an egg and asparagus scramble. Easy, nutritious and super rich.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Specialty breads, like these poppy seed buns, make it more palatable.

Montaditos with brandade cod

Sometimes, instead of a sandwich, you can improvise a montadito with whatever you have on hand in the fridge. We have made these with slices of toasted bread with cod brandade, which we had left over, a great "save food" idea.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Decorate with a rose formed with a strip of piquillo pepper and a parsley leaf.

Sandwich with hummus and crudités

You can also add the typical hummus and raw food remover to the sandwich. Spread a few slices of whole wheat bread with the hummus. And put on top of it sticks of cucumber, carrot, pepper, zucchini and some lettuce leaves.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Sauté the vegetables for a couple of minutes to soften them a little.

Asparagus sandwich with mushrooms and garlic

Take sliced soy bread, spread it with a little hummus and, in a non-stick frying pan with a thread of oil, sauté some wild asparagus, some young garlic and some mushrooms. And put them between slices of soya mold bread, spread with a little hummus.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: To give it a fresh, aromatic and original touch, put fresh basil leaves instead of the typical lettuce.

Slices of bread with smoked salmon and pickles

Spread a few slices of bread with fresh cheese or a light tartar sauce. Top with salad sprouts, chopped smoked salmon, pickle slices, capers, and olives. And decorate with a basil leaf.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: You can make the sauce yourself by mixing a tablespoon of yogurt with chopped olives, capers and pickles, a thread of oil, salt and a pinch of dill.

Roast chicken sandwich

On some slices of sliced bread, place lettuce leaves, roast chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, and a little mustard.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Roast the tomatoes in the oven together with the chicken. To do this, you just have to put the breast, the washed tomatoes and some cross cuts so they do not burst in a baking dish, and sprinkle aromatic herbs on top.

Hake and vegetables burger

Sauté chopped leek and zucchini, and add shredded raw hake. Once cooked, mix everything well with a little parsley, egg and breadcrumbs. Then form the burger and fry it. Assemble the burger with tomato slices and cheese. And accompany with salad.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Instead of frying the burgers, bake them for about 5 minutes. This way you dispense with the oil and they will be lighter and tastier.

Bean hummus fajitas with salad

To make the hummus you need 200 g of canned white beans, cooked and drained, 1 clove of peeled garlic, 1 tablespoon of tahini, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, half a teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, half teaspoon of sweet paprika and salt. Beat them in the mixer until you get a homogeneous cream. Spread the hummus on the tortilla. And add strips of piquillo peppers and lettuce.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Complete with sesame, sunflower seeds …

Tostas with salmon and omelette

If you don't have time and yet you don't want to give up a healthy and very nutritious dish, our toasts with salmon and omelet are prepared in no time and will leave you satisfied and happy! And it is that taking care of yourself a little, not only benefits your health but also the soul. See recipe.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Serve on a wooden board, with greaseproof paper underneath, and chopped chives on top.

Tuna rolls with corn and pepper

Take a can of tuna and a can of piquillo peppers; crumble the first with a fork and chop the second. Add some washed and drained sweet corn, a tablespoon of light mayo, and mix. Flatten a few slices of bread with a rolling pin. Distribute the filling over half of the bread and form rolls. Wrap them in plastic wrap and put them in the fridge for a couple of hours.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Cut them into pieces and tie them with chives stems.

Muffin with pork tenderloin and dried tomatoes

Cut the sirloin into 1 cm thick slices and season with salt. Brown in a skillet greased with oil, 1 minute on each side. Open the muffins and toast them on a griddle. Place the lettuce, tomato, sirloin slices and a light yogurt and mustard sauce on top. And cover with the lid.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: Instead of normal tomatoes, put dried tomatoes in oil.

Lettuce wraps with fruit and vegetables

You can also do without the bread and make wraps using a couple of overlapping lettuce leaves. On top, place vegetables and fruits cut in julienne or thin slices (spinach, red cabbage, carrot, pepper, onion, radishes, mango, apple), along with chopped parsley, sprouts and nuts. Roll it up and close it with cotton string or pierce it with a pair of toothpicks. See recipe.

-THE GOURMET TOUCH: You can also make them with Chinese cabbage leaves, cabbage or, if you want to give it a "sushi touch", nori seaweed.

As you have seen, choosing a good bread and combining it with quality, balanced and fresh food, you can make easy, healthy, tasty sandwiches with a gourmet touch.

How to make original and healthy snack recipes:

Green leaves, vegetables and sprouts. Add lettuce, lamb's lettuce, arugula, spinach, tomato, onion, carrot to your sandwiches … They provide fiber and make you feel full for longer.
Lean meats Substitute sausages and processed meats, which are not very recommended, with turkey, chicken or Iberian ham, which are less caloric. Find out how fat the sausages are: ham, chorizo, turkey …
Blue Fish. Tuna, sardines, or smoked salmon fit perfectly as a sandwich filling and provide omega 3, which are healthy fats.
Egg. If you want a protein intake without having to resort to meat and fish, you can put an omelette, scrambled eggs or hard-boiled egg.
Fresh cheeses. Any cheese fits in the sandwich, but if you don't want it to be fattening, it is better if they are fresh than cured, which have many more calories. Do you know how many calories your favorite cheese has?
Seeds and nuts. They provide essential vitamins and nutrients and give it a special touch that turns your sandwich from being at home into a gourmet sandwich.
Whole grain breads. They have more fiber and are more satisfying. And if they also have seeds and nuts, you add a plus of vitamins and essential nutrients.
Light sauces. It is not advisable to abuse sauces, which can break the bread, and increase calories without realizing it. Instead of mayonnaise and other very heavy sauces, opt for vegetable patés like guacamole or hummus.

What is the most suitable bread?

Bread is the main character in sandwiches (although as you have seen with lettuce wraps you can also do without it if you want).

The sliced breads. Tender and juicy, they allow you to prepare sandwiches and rolls in different shapes.
The muffins . They are undercooked buns with a very tender crumb, they are delicious when lightly toasted and filled with grilled or sautéed meats.
Strong flavored breads. Like rye or cereal, they are exquisite with smoked products.
The baguettes. They are ideal for sandwiches because, having a lot of crumb, the filling takes center stage.
The loaf bread. It is consistent and very suitable for toasts.
The seed bread. It has a texture and a flavor that goes very well with cheeses, patés and smoked dishes.

And a bread for each filling

If the filling is hot … You have to take it immediately, to prevent the bread from becoming soft, or let it warm before placing it on the crumb.
If the filling is moist … As a general rule, choose breads with a resistant crust, type ciabatta. This will prevent the sandwich from breaking.
If the filling is creamy … It is best to opt for a more tender bread, type mold, vienna or muffin.