Best Six Foot Meatless Italian Hero Recipes

ITALIAN HERO SANDWICH

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This is the sandwich to make when you want an attention grabber! At a good Italian delicatessen, you'll be able to find the peppers and sliced meats as well as a crusty loaf that will hold all the fixings. Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Outdoors Series,Picnics and Tailgates,by Diane Rossen Worthington (Time-Life Books, 1998).

Provided by Michigan Dreamer

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 Italian bread, with sesame seeds,about 24 inches long,cut in half lengthwise
1/2 cup seeded and chopped pepperoncini pepper
1/2 cup seeded and chopped cherry pepper
2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce
4 tomatoes, thinly sliced
5 ounces thinly sliced salami
5 ounces thinly sliced capicola
5 ounces thinly sliced cotto salami
5 ounces thinly sliced mortadella
5 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the vinegar, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper.
Stir to mix well.
Whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
On a work surface, lay out 3 long pieces of plastic wrap, placing them side by side and slightly overlapping.
Place the bottom half of the loaf over the wrap.
Spread the pepperoncini and cherry peppers over the bread.
Scatter evenly with the lettuce and layer with the tomatoes.
Drizzle with a few tablespoons of the dressing.
Layer the meats, one at a time, over the tomatoes, making sure to distribute them evenly.
Top with a layer of provolone cheese.
Drizzle the remaining dressing over the cut side of the top of the loaf.
Place on the layered sandwich and enclose in the plastic.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 4 hours to develop the flavors.
To serve, unwrap the sandwich and slice into large pieces about 3 to 4 inches wide.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 1203, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 18.6

ITALIAN HERO SUB SANDWICH

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Italian Hero Sub Sandwich is a copycat recipe of the popular Subway foot long that makes a delicious and easy lunch for a crowd!

Provided by The Creative Bite

Categories Sandwich

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 deli hoagie buns
6 oz. variety pack of thin sliced Italian meats, Salami, Capocollo, Calabrese
6 slices Provolone cheese
Choice of vegetables, spinach, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, banana peppers, olives, etc.
Mayonnaise
Dijon mustard

Steps:

Slice the hoagie buns lengthwise and top with vegetables, Provolone and meats.
If serving immediately, dress each sandwich with Mayonnaise and Dijon and cut in half.
If serving later, wrap each sub in cling wrap and store refrigerated up to 48 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 100 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 32 grams fat, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 46 grams protein, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 grams, Sodium 1483 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

ITALIAN HERO SANDWICH

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Italian hero, sub, hoagie, grinder - this classic sandwich has many names, and every deli makes it differently. Its deliciousness lies in the proportion of rich-and-fatty ingredients to spicy-and-crunchy ones. For optimal structure and texture, start with crusty rolls with pillowy insides (or toast soft rolls). Use two to four types of cured meat for a range of umami, and plenty of lettuce and pickles to counterbalance them. Then assemble wisely: Shingle the meat and cheese across the rolls, then top with pickles, onions and dressed lettuce. Once put together, the wet ingredients are wrapped in meat so they're held in place and the bread doesn't get soggy. Wrap with parchment or wax paper for tidier eating and transporting.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, sandwiches, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
4 (6- to 8-inch-long) sub, hero or hoagie rolls, split lengthwise but attached on one side
Mustard and/or mayonnaise (optional)
4 ounces sliced provolone and/or low-moisture mozzarella cheese
1 pound thinly sliced Italian cured meats, such as salami, prosciutto, mortadella, coppa and/or soppressata
1 cup sliced pickled peppers, such as pepperoncini, banana peppers, giardiniera and/or jalapeños
1 small head iceberg lettuce (about 1 pound), thinly sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Rinse the red onion under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the red wine vinegar, dried oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
Arrange the rolls cut side up so they lie flat. Spread with a thin layer of mustard and/or mayonnaise, if using. Shingle the entire surface with the cheese, then the cured meats. Scatter an even layer of pickled peppers.
Add the iceberg lettuce and olive oil to the onion-oregano mixture and toss until well coated. Season to taste with salt. Pile the lettuce on one side of the sandwich, then close the sandwich and press down lightly. If packing, wrap the sandwich tightly in parchment paper or foil, then cut in half crosswise. Sandwiches will keep for up to 4 hours refrigerated.

DELI BEEF HEROS

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Marinated artichokes, caramelized onions and green olives add loads of flavor to these crusty roast beef sandwiches. They're also good with pastrami or corned beef. -Cameron Byrne, Riverton, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
3/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 French bread baguettes (10-1/2 ounces each), split
1 pound sliced deli roast beef
2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) roasted sweet red peppers, drained and julienned
2 jars (7-1/2 ounces each) marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook onions in oil over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. , Meanwhile, place the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, olives and garlic in a food processor. Cover and process until blended. Spread over baguettes. Layer bread bottoms with roast beef, peppers, artichokes and caramelized onions; replace tops. Cut each into six slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.