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Open-Faced Pesto Egg Sandwiches {Review + $25 Gift Card Giveaway}

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I was provided with coupons for free product and gift card provided by Sandwich Thins®, Pocket Thins® and Bagel Thins ®


Our family likes bread and really, who doesn’t, but sometimes it can be the main feature. There is always toast for breakfast and bread for sandwiches and maybe even bread as a side accompaniment to the main meal. It almost cries out asking to be provided with every meal, even when it is missing. Am I right? Ever since we started Weight Watchers, it has helped up watch our carb intake a lot better.


Our family recently had a chance to sample a variety of Sandwich Thins®, Pocket Thins® and Bagel Thins®. We had already been using the sandwich thins but then I discovered the Bagel Thins. Oh yes. Bagel sandwiches are usually my morning weakness, but with all that bread, most of my daily points value is stripped away. It truly hurts to see it blown on just big bulky bakery bagels. Don’t get me wrong I have them on occasion but if I want a bagel sandwich more than once a week, then these Bagel Thins were perfect. They are only have a 3 points plus value so then I can continue adding my fixings and toppings. Check a few details about the thins.

Arnold®, Brownberry® and Oroweat® Products
All Arnold®, Brownberry® and Oroweat® Sandwich Thins® Rolls are cholesterol-free foods, containing zero grams of Trans Fat and no high fructose corn syrup.
Arnold®, Brownberry® and Oroweat® Sandwich Thins® Rolls
Weight Watchers®: 3 PointsPlus VALUE®
Flavors: 100% Whole Wheat, Healthy Multi-grain, Honey Wheat, Flax & Fiber
Arnold®, Brownberry® and Oroweat® Pocket Thins® Flatbread
Weight Watchers : 3 PointsPlus VALUE®
Flavors: 100% Whole Wheat, Healthy Multi-grain
All Bagel Thins® are 110 calories, cholesterol-free, low in fat and contain zero grams of Trans Fat
Weight Watchers®: 3 PointsPlus VALUE®
Flavors: Plain, 100% Whole Wheat, Cinnamon Raisin and Everything

I created a few recipes using the Sandwich Thins and the Bagel Thins but I hope to try the Cinnamon Raisin on another occasion because those would be perfect for peanut butter sandwiches for my kids.

On one morning, I prepared a 3-egg scramble (for 2 people)with mushrooms and red pepper, layered each bagel thin with 1 teaspoon of pesto, and then added fresh tomato and arugula for the finishing touch. It was super flavorful and only 7 points plus total! Here is the finished product.

Open-Faced Pesto Egg Sandwich

by Noelle Kelly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients (2 sandwiches or 4 open faced sandwiches)
  • 2 Thomas’® Bagel Thins® bagels
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 Tablespoons jarred pesto (divided)
  • 1 large tomato or 8 tomato slices
  • arugula
Instructions

Heat the oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat. Place mushrooms and red pepper and cook for 5 minutes. Crack 3 eggs in a separate bowl and whip until mixed well. Add a Tablespoon of water and salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to the veggies and cook for 3-5 minutes until the eggs are fully cooked.

Spread pesto on each side of the bagel thin. Divide the egg mixture between both all 4 half bagel thins. Top each bagel thin half with 2 tomato slices and some fresh arugula.
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Lunches are usually the most challenging for me because I get so busy with my two little girls. I feed them lunch at 11:30-12:00 and then I do not eat until 2:00pm which ends up being a disaster. Since the girls eat peanut butter and honey once to twice a week on Sandwich Thins already, I make sure to have mine ready to add whatever topping I want. I have been leaving patties already cooked so I only have to heat to create my sandwich. On this occasion I created a lamb burger that was delicious and quick. 


The lamb had salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and then it is grilled. After it is finished cooking, I add it to a sandwich thin and top off with 2 Tablespoons of crumbled feta, fresh tomatoes and cucumber slices and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Even though this sandwich is hefty on Points Plus value, I know it is worth having because of the lamb but then I know I can have an additional side of green salad or fresh fruit.

A third option we make for us for lunch or sometimes for dinner for my oldest daughter, is pizza. Pizza is usually the hardest to forgo since we enjoy it but I do pretty well just enjoying on the open face Sandwich Thins. They are quick, ready to bake, and tasty. I made two versions of pizzas. A Mediterranean version with a black olive tapenade, sliced mushrooms, chopped red peppers and crumbled feta. Super delicious.The other pizza is the standard marinara, pepperoni and cheese and it is really easy for my toddler to eat and chew.

Overall, these products are super versatile and easy to use in any kitchen. For more recipe ideas, make sure to check out the links below. There are several that I have already tagged to make for future breakfasts and lunches.

Recipe Ideas:


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    (Just remember that any caloric values, fat content, and any other nutritional information should be taken directly from the product packaging. If you have any concerns about anything, always check with your doctor or dietitian.)

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    About Noelle

    I’m an opera singer, full-time mom, pharmacy technician, food and mom blogger, recipe developer, and wife to a super talented choral director living in the awesome outskirts of Philly.