RUBENESQUE SANDWICH - CLEAN EATING

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Adapted from Clean Eating Magazine (http://cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Clean-Reuben-Sandwich.aspx) to fit my tastes and dietary restrictions.

Provided by psycedmom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 19m

Yield 2 pockets, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pita bread, halves
1 ounce cheddar cheese, Veggie Shreds slices
2 ounces lean ham, low-sodium uncured sliced
1 ounce turkey breast, deli-fresh low-sodium sliced
2 cups white cabbage, coarsely shredded
1 1/2 cups red cabbage, coarsely shredded
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon parsley, Italian-leaf chopped
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup silken tofu
1 teaspoon stevia powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
1/4 cup silken tofu
5 grape tomatoes, diced
1/4 teaspoon stevia powder
1 dash sea salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare coleslaw: In a medium bowl, combine cabbages, carrots and parsley. Stir in vinegar, tofu, stevia, pepper and salt, if desired. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare Sweet Tomato Dressing: In a small bowl, stir together tofu, tomatoes, stevia and salt until evenly mixed. While stirring, mash tomatoes to release their juices. Set aside.
  • Assemble pockets:.
  • Spreading 2 tbsp Sweet Tomato Dressing inside pita (covering both sides).
  • Place 1/2 oz cheese on bottom of pits.
  • Add 1 oz ham and 1/2 oz turkey over top of cheese.
  • Pile about 1/4 cup coleslaw on top of ham and turkey.
  • Finish with second slice of bread and press firmly.
  • Broil sandwich in toaster oven or oven for 2 minutes, flip and broil for 2 more minutes.
  • Serve with 3/4 cup coleslaw on the side.

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