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Healthy Veggie Cuban

Serves 1

273 calories

4g fat

44g carbohydrates

16g protein

1228mg sodium

6g fiber

Ingredients

½ Portobello mushroom, sliced

¼ zucchini, sliced lengthwise

¼ yellow squash, sliced lengthwise

¼ red bell pepper, sliced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 4-inch portion Cuban bread

1 tablespoon Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

1 teaspoon yellow mustard

1 slice fat-free Swiss cheese

1 slice sour pickle

This take on a classic sandwich uses lots of veggies and healthy toppings to provide a yummy lunch.

  • Coat a nonstick pan with cooking spray and add mushrooms, zucchini, squash, and red pepper on it. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Bake veggies at 400°F for 8 minutes, flip veggies and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes or until brown.

  • Remove veggies from pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  • Slice Cuban bread in half. Spread hummus on top and mustard on the bottom.

  • Top bottom slice of bread with vegetables, cheese, and pickle.

  • Coat nonstick frying pan with cooking spray. Place sandwich in pan and cook each side for 3 minutes over medium heat.

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