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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Recipe Makeover - Panera Mediterranean Veggie

My favorite lunch from Panera Bread is easily the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich. You can read all about it by following the link, but in short it's a tomato basil bread topped with hummus, feta, red peppers and other assorted fresh veggies. At 15 WW points, I won't be indulging anytime soon. Instead, I created this low point mock-up at home. Although a bit messy to eat, it was super tasty and totally satisfied my craving.

Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich Makeover (6 points plus)

To make it you need:
  • 1 Thomas bagel thin (Sundried Tomato and Basil flavor)
  • 2 tbsp hummus (I used Trader Joe's Three Layer Hummus)
  • 1 oz roasted red peppers packed in water
  • lettuce, any variety
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 zucchini sliced into strips
  • 3 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 onion sliced thick
  • 1 oz fat free feta cheese
Directions:
  1. Warm oil in a frying pan over medium heat. 
  2. Add all fresh veggies and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Add balsamic vinegar, reduce heat to low, and cook until veggies are done (how "done" is a personal preference) and then cool.
  4. Spread 1 tbsp of hummus on each half of the bagel thin.
  5. Layer lettuce, cooled vegetables, red peppers, and feta.
  6. Enjoy!

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