Roasted Sweet Potato Sandwich with Apples, Pesto, Kale, and Blue Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato, washed and cut into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices hearty bread
- 1/3 cup chopped kale
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 489g | |
| Calories 903 | |
| Calories from Fat 323 | 36% |
| Total Fat 36.45g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 12.89g | 52% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium 1474mg | 61% |
| Potassium 851mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 120.35g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.7g | 36% |
| Sugars 24.0g | 16% |
| Protein 27.17g | 43% |
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