Veggie & Cream Cheese Sandwich

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The cream cheese in this veggie and cream cheese sandwich adds flavor while holding everything in place. This colorful, well-balanced sandwich is crispy from the cucumber and peppers, sweet from tomatoes and beets, and tangy from the banana peppers.

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Ali Ramee
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Ali Ramee

Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for Dotdash Meredith. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to Dotdash Meredith Food Studios.

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Updated on September 20, 2023
Reviewed by Dietitian
Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Veggie and cream cheese sandwich
Photo: Victor Protasio
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
2
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese

  • 4 slices whole-wheat bread

  • 1 cup thinly sliced peeled cucumber

  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

  • 1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced 1/4-inch thick

  • ½ cup sliced cooked beets

  • 2 tablespoons mild banana pepper rings

  • 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves

Directions

  1. Spread 2 tablespoons cheese on each bread slice. Divide cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, beets and banana peppers between 2 of the bread slices; top each with 4 lettuce leaves. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices, cheese-side down. Slice the sandwiches in half diagonally, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

381 Calories
18g Fat
43g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 1 sandwich
Calories 381
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 12g 24%
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Vitamin A 1748IU 35%
Vitamin C 185mg 206%
Vitamin E 3mg 18%
Folate 83mcg 21%
Vitamin K 48mcg 40%
Sodium 552mg 24%
Calcium 165mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 71mg 17%
Potassium 633mg 13%
Zinc 1mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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