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Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California makes a Greek-style sandwich by spreading a loaf of bread with hummus, veggies, seasonings and feta cheese. With plenty of garden-fresh flavors and a hearty bean spread that packs protein, this stacked submarine makes a satisfying meal-in-one.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

HUMMUS:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SANDWICH:
1 loaf (8 ounces) unsliced French bread
2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
2 small tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

For hummus, in a food processor, combine the lemon juice, oil and beans; cover and process until smooth. Stir in the garlic, oregano, salt and pepper., Slice bread in half horizontally. Carefully hollow out bottom half, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Spread hummus into shell. Layer with the red peppers, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, cheese and lettuce. Replace bread top. Cut into four portions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 1219mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.