1 sandwich thin, preferable whole grain (with no more than 100 calories total)

2 slices tomato (optional)

2 oz sliced turkey breast (about 4 slices)

2 heaping spoonfuls sauerkraut, slightly drained

1 oz reduced-fat swiss cheese (about 2 thin slices)

2 tbs Russian dressing (with no more than 50 calories per 2 tbs)

Preheat the broiler. Split the sandwich thin and toast it.

Top each half of the toasted sandwich think with a tomato slice, if desired, turkey, sauerkraut, add 1 slice of swiss cheese. Place both halves on a baking sheet and place under the broiler until the cheese is melted.

Remove both halves from the oven and top each with 1 tbs Russian dressing.  Enjoy open-faced.

1 serving 240 calories

2 tbs natural peanut butter

2 sliced reduced-calorie whole-grain bread (with no more than 50 calories per slice)

1/2 c sliced seasonal fruit, any variety

Spread the peanut butte on 1 slice of bread, add the fruit on top, followed by the second slice of bread, and cut into triangles for easy eating.

1 serving 300 calories

2 slices reduced-calorie whole-grain bread (with no more than 50 calories per slice)

1 tbs spicy brown mustard

1 tbs low-fat mayonnaise

2 oz lean, reduced-sodium deli ham (about 4 slices)

4 slices tomato

4 tbs shredded reduced fat-cheese, any variety

pickle rounds (optional)

Preheat the broiler, and toast the bread.

Mix the mustard and mayonnaise.

Spread each slice of bread with half the mustard-mayo mixture. Top each half with the ham, tomato, and cheese.

Place the pieces under the broiler until the cheese is hot and bubbly.

Cut each slice in half, garnish with pickle rounds, if desired, and enjoy open-faced.

1 serving 280 calories

2 slices reduced-calorie whole-grain bread (with no more than 50 calories per slice)

1/4 avocado, sliced

2 slices turkey bacon

2-4 lettuce leaves

2-3 slices tomato

salt and pepper to taste

Toast the bread.

Mash the avocado with a fork and spread a think layer on each slice.

Prepare the turkey bacon as directed as directed on the pkg and drain thoroughly on paper towels.

Layer 1 slice of toast with the lettuce, tomato, and cooked turkey bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with the second slice of toast. (Alternately, you can layer each half with the fixings and enjoy open-faced.)

1 serving 240 calories

2 pieces reduced-calorie, whole-grain bread (with no more than 50 calories per slice)

6 oz canned light tuna, packed in water, drained well

2 tsp low-fat mayonnaise

2 tsp minced onion

4 tomato slices

4 onion slices

pickles (optional)

4 tbs reduced-fat shredded cheese, any variety

Preheat the broiler and lightly toast the bread.

Mash the tuna with the mayonnaise and minced onion.

Spread the tuna mixture evenly over each slice of bread and top each with 2 tomato slices, 2 onion slices, pickles, if desired, and 2 tbs cheese. Place back under the broiler until the cheese is hot and bubbly. Enjoy open-faced.

1 serving 365 calories

1/2 onion, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/4 tsp garlic powder)

2 c kale, thinly chopped and packed tightly

2 slices reduced-calorie whole-grain bread (with no more than 50 calorie per slice)

2 sliced reduced-fat pepper jack OR provolone cheese

Liberally coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray, add the onion, and saute over med-high heat until caramelized, 8-10 minutes. Stir frequently to avoid burning.

Add the garlic and kale to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until kale has wilted significantly, about 2 minutes.

Preheat the broiler and toast the bread.

Divide the kale mixture evenly between the two slices of toast. Add a slice of cheese on top of the veggie mixture and pop under the broiler until the cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.

Cut each slice in half and enjoy open-faced.

2 servings 163 calories per serving

6 oz canned light tuna, packed in water, drained well

2 tbs diced avocado

2 tbs diced red bell pepper

1 tbs diced red onion

1 tsp chopped cilantro

1/4 lime, juiced

ground black pepper to taste

1 whole-grain hamburger roll

Scoop the tuna into a small bowl. Add the avocado, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and black pepper. Use a fork to combine the ingredients (you can mash the avocado to have a mayo-like texture, leave it intact in small cubes, or split up the two tbs and do a combination). Spoon the tuna mixture onto the roll and enjoy.

1 serving 354 calories