Lobster Reuben

Lobster saladWho said a reuben can’t be healthy? This low-glycemic and ultra-luxe version includes lobster — a decadent ingredient that delivers a delicious dose of cell-protecting nutrients. In fact, just one serving provides 56% of the RDA for selenium, 50% for vitamin B12, and 20% for zinc.

Serves: 2

Time to Table: 15 minutes

Benefits

Excellent source of fiber, protein, selenium, zinc, vitamin B12
Good source of calcium, potassium
Preferences: Low carb, low sugar, high protein, high fiber

Ingredients

6 oz. canned or frozen lobster meat (try Clearwater)
1 Tbsp. Drews’ Smoky Tomato Dressing
4 slices Ezekiel Bread
1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained
2 slices grass-fed Swiss cheese (try Kerrygold)

Preparation

Thaw lobster meat if frozen, or drain well and rinse, if canned.  Toast bread lightly in a toaster.  Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 3 oz lobster meat on each slice of bread. Top each slice of bread with ¼ c. sauerkraut, 1/2 Tbsp. dressing, 1 slice cheese and remaining slice of bread. Place sandwiches on a baking sheet and cook 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted. Serve.

Nutrition Information

332 calories, 3 g Carbohydrate,73 mg Cholesterol, 9 g Total Fat, 7 g Fiber, 29 g Protein, 741 mg Sodium, 1 g Sugars, 3 g Saturated fat, 0 trans Fat, 1 g Monounsaturated fats, 0 g Polyunsaturated fats

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