Sun Dried Tomato and Mushroom Muffuletta Sandwiches

An old-world favorite may help prevent heart disease.

February 26, 2006 and April 23, 2006

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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 207 per serving
Percent from Fat: 22%
Cusine: American, Vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Diet: Vegetarian
Food as MedicineSM Ingredient: Mushroom

Food as MedicineSM Tip

Phytonutrients in mushrooms offer a variety of anti-cancer properties. In particular, researchers have found mushrooms may help prevent excessive levels of estrogen in the body, which can lead to a reduction in breast cancer risk.

Culinary Taste Tip

If you like a little spicy "kick", use hot picked vegetables (jardinière) instead of mild.

Culinary Technique Tip

Some worry that pitas leak — using the spinach leaves as a "liner" inside the pocket will help prevent them.

Ingredients

One 8 oz. package sliced button mushrooms
One-half cup drained bottled hot or mild pickled vegetables (jardinière)
One-quarter cup plus 1 tablespoon coarsely grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons each: chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives and chopped, drained sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
4 small whole-wheat pita bread loaves, such as Sahara brand
1 cup packed spinach or arugula leaves, rinsed well

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine mushrooms, pickled vegetables, one-quarter cup cheese, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley. Mix well. Cut pitas in half. Line each pocket with spinach or arugula and fill with mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon of cheese.

Substitutions

Chopped, pitted kalamata olives or Spanish green olives may be substituted for the pimiento-stuffed olives. Chopped fresh chives may be substituted for the parsley. A mixture of one-quarter cup each hot and mild pickled vegetables may replace the one-half cup of just the one.

Tips

For a pleasant textural contrast, toast the pitas before assembling the sandwiches. These sandwiches are perfect for picnics. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate up to six hours before serving. Colorful sweet potato chips (such as Terra brand) make a delightful accompaniment.

Nutritional Analysis

Calories, 207; Calories from fat (kc) 45; Total fat 5 g; Saturated fat 1.6 g; Polyunsaturated fat 1.3 g; Monounsaturated fat, 1.0 g; Cholesterol 8.7 mg; Sodium 677 mg; Calcium 112 mg; Magnesium 23 mg; Zinc 1.1 mg; Selenium 6 mcg; Potassium 370 mg; Vitamin A (RE) 220; Beta Carotene (RE) 1212; Vitamin C 15 mg; Vitamin E 0.65 mg; Thiamin B1 0.13 mg; Riboflavin B2 0.22 mg; Fiber 5.7 g; Carbohydrates 32.3 g; Sugar 4.2 g; Protein 10.1 g; Niacin B3 1.9 mg; Vitamin B6 0.13 mg; Folic Acid 29 mcg; Flavonoids 0.1 mg; Vitamin B12 0.20 mcg.

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