Pão com Mortadela

Pão com Mortadela is a beloved Brazilian breakfast featuring fresh bread layered with savory mortadella, bringing a delightful combination of flavors to start your day. This healthier version uses whole grain bread and reduces the amount of mortadella while adding fresh arugula and a drizzle of olive oil for a nutritious twist.

Ingredients

• Whole grain bread - 4 slices
• Mortadella - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh arugula - 1 cup
• Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
• Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Toast the slices of whole grain bread in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
2. While the bread is toasting, prepare the arugula by rinsing it under cold water and drying it with a salad spinner or paper towel.
3. In a small bowl, mix the arugula with olive oil, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
4. Once the bread is toasted, layer the mortadella evenly across two slices.
5. Top the mortadella with the dressed arugula mixture, and then place the remaining slices of bread on top to create sandwiches.
6. Cut the sandwiches in half, serve immediately, and enjoy your healthy Pão com Mortadela.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Whole grain bread provides essential fibers that aid in digestion.
• Arugula is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, supporting overall health.

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