Veggie Club Sandwiches Recipe

Veggie Club Sandwiches

Serves 4

30 minutes or fewer

Classic club sandwiches are meat-laden, mayonnaise-slathered, three-layer creations that contain enough fat and calories for an entire day. Here, veg fillings and a creamy arugula spread lighten the fat and calories without compromising flavor.

½ cup vegan dressing/sandwich spread, such as Follow Your Heart Vegenaise
¼ cup chopped arugula
12 slices toasted whole-wheat sourdough bread, divided
1 cup radish sprouts
2 medium tomatoes, sliced ½-inch thick (8 slices)
8 slices meatless low-fat bacon strips, cooked
1 avocado, peeled, halved, and sliced
12 slices meatless deli-style smoked chicken

1. Combine sandwich spread and arugula in medium bowl. Spread on 4 slices toasted bread.

2. Divide radish sprouts over sandwich spread. Top each with 1 tomato slice and 2 bacon strips. Add a second layer of toast to each sandwich, and top each with 1 more tomato slice, then avocado and smoked chicken. Spread remaining sandwich spread over remaining 4 toast slices, and place over chicken. Secure sandwiches with decorative toothpicks, and cut into 4 triangles.

September 2008