Diabetic & Heart Healthy

If you’re looking for a quick lunch or light dinner, try this satisfying vegetarian sandwich. It has fewer than 250 calories and is packed with protein.

 

Spread the love

Ingredients

      • 2 portobello mushrooms caps, washed
      • 1/2 red onion, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices
      • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
      • 1 tsp olive oil
      • Black pepper to taste
      • 2 oz sliced reduced-fat provolone cheese
      • 2 light multigrain rolls, split
      • 1 roasted red bell pepper, sliced
      • 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
      • 1/2 tomato, sliced

Preparation

      • Lightly coat a baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange mushroom caps and red onion slices on baking pan.
      • Drizzle balsamic vinegar and oil over tops of mushrooms. Season mushrooms with black pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
      • Top mushroom caps with cheese and bake for 2 to 3 minutes more, or until cheese is melted.
      • With a spatula, transfer each mushroom cap to the bottom half of a roll. Top each mushroom with red onion, roasted pepper, spinach and tomato, if using.

Nutrition Facts

Serves 2

Serving size: 1 sandwich

Per Serving: Calories: 220; Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 15mg; Sodium: 200mg; Carbohydrates: 30g; Fiber: 9g; Protein: 15g


Copyright 2016-2021 © Baldwin Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.
Health eCooking® is a registered trademark of Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Cook eKitchen™ is a designated trademark of Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein without the express approval of Baldwin Publishing, Inc. is strictly prohibited.

Date Last Reviewed: February 6, 2017

Editorial Review: Judy Capodanno, Health eCooking Editorial Director, Baldwin Publishing, Inc. Contact Editor

Dietary Review: Jane Schwartz, RD

Learn more about Baldwin Publishing Inc. editorial policyprivacy policy, ADA compliance and sponsorship policy.

No information provided by Baldwin Publishing, Inc. in any article or in any Health eCooking® video, recipe, article and/or other Health eCooking product or service is a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical condition. Baldwin Publishing, Inc. strongly suggests that you use this information in consultation with your doctor or other health professional. Use or viewing of any Baldwin Publishing, Inc. article or any Health eCooking® video, recipe, article and/or other Health eCooking product or service signifies your understanding and agreement to the disclaimer and acceptance of these terms of use.