Name: Spicy Asian Ham Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 2 French bread demi baguettes (4 ounces each); 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce; 2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste; 1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham; 1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 2 cups spring mix salad greens; 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

We love these sandwiches with ham, but you can use leftover cooked pork instead, if desired. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina

Test Kitchen tips

This is a simplified version of a banh mi sandwich. Banh mi is the Vietnamese term for the light baguette bread used in the classic recipe.

Look for sweet chili sauce in the Asian foods aisle. Common brands are Sun Luck and Mae Ploy.

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Yield: 4 sandwiches

Prep: 15 min

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Ingredients

2 French bread demi baguettes (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons Thai red chili paste
1/4 pound thinly sliced deli ham
1 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 cups spring mix salad greens
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

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Directions

Preheat broiler. Cut baguettes in half lengthwise; cut crosswise in half. Place bread on a baking sheet, cut side up. Broil 4-6 in. from heat until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce and chili paste; spread over cut sides of baguettes. Layer baguette bottoms with ham, cucumber, carrots, salad greens, basil and mint; cover with tops.

Nutrition Facts

1 sandwich: 271 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

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