The first time my friend served this sub sandwich, I had to ask her the secret to its change-of-pace flavor. It’s the zesty marinated veggies!
—KELLEY BOYCE TULSA, OK
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large tomato, halved and sliced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 thin slices red onion, separated into rings
1 round loaf (1 pound) sourdough bread
1 small zucchini, shredded
1/2 pound sliced deli turkey
6 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1. In a large bowl, whisk the first six ingredients until blended. Add tomato, mushrooms and onion; toss gently to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, cut loaf horizontally in half. Hollow out both parts, leaving a 1/2-in.-thick shell (save removed bread for another use).
3. Drain the marinated vegetables, reserving marinade. Brush marinade over inside of bread halves. Top bottom half with zucchini. Layer with half of the marinated vegetables, 1/4 pound turkey and three slices cheese; repeat layers. Replace top of loaf. Cut into wedges.
Per piece: 233 cal., 7g fat (3g sat. fat), 24mg chol., 636mg sod., 26g carb. (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g pro.
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.
READER REVIEW
“The marinated veggies add great flavor, and it was easy to assemble. This would be fantastic for a party.”
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