My Favorite Hot and Cold Sandwiches

By , SparkPeople Blogger
Sandwiches are comfort food, they travel well, and they'll satisfy the appetites hungry, growing boys--and I have a surplus of those in my house. Today I'm sharing two of my favorite sandwich recipes, one hot and one cold. The Greek-inspired tuna sandwich is great for picnics, and the Philly one is a favorite on cold nights.

Big Fat Greek Sandwich
I love a good sandwich, one that's so big you have to smash to fit into your mouth. This one is big on flavor, light on fat! This is a Greek-inspired twist on the New Orleans classic, the Muffaletta. That one has lots of cured meats, plus an Italian pickled vegetable salad. This one gets its tang from feta cheese and a light vinaigrette.

  • 260 calories
  • 8.8 g fat

    Chicken Philly Cheese "Steak"
    Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

  • 349 calories
  • 5.2 g fat

    Tips:
    • Provolone cheese is higher in sodium and fat than many other cheeses. Feel free to swap a lower-sodium or reduced-fat cheese such as part-skim mozzarella.

    • If you can't find fresh banana peppers, use the jarred kind, but pat them dry. (Omit them if you don't like spicy food.)

    • Store-bought bread often contains high levels of sodium. Read labels to find a low-sodium variety.

    What is your favorite kind of sandwich?