Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
1
small eggplant, peeled, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1
small zucchini, halved and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1
green or red bell pepper, sliced
3
tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2
teaspoon garlic powder
2
French bread rolls, halved
Preparation:
1.
Place eggplant in non-aluminum colander; lightly sprinkle eggplant with salt. Let stand 30 minutes to drain. Rinse eggplant; pat dry with paper towels.
2.
Preheat broiler. Spray rack of broiler pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place vegetables on rack. Broil 4 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are browned, turning once.
3.
Combine vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and garlic powder in medium bowl until well blended. Add vegetables; toss to coat. Divide vegetable mixture evenly between rolls. Serve immediately. Garnish as desired.
Health Note
Nearly 50 percent of adults with high blood pressure do not experience a reduction in blood pressure levels when the amount of sodium in their diets is reduced. Elevated levels are much more responsive to calcium-rich meals, leading many researchers to believe that good-for-your-bones calcium plays a major role in the maintenance of near-normal blood pressure levels.
Nutritional Information:
| Serving Size: 1 sandwich |
| Sodium |
775 mg |
| Protein |
5 g |
| Fiber |
1 g |
| Carbohydrate |
36 g |
| Saturated Fat |
<1 g |
| Total Fat |
2 g |
| Calories from Fat |
10 % |
| Calories |
178 |