End of Summer Greek Veggie Sandwich | Cooking with Rania

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and lighter in calories.

whole grain bread

🥗Healthier: sprouted grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Sprouted grain bread offers more nutrients while white bread is usually cheaper.

kalamata olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Green olives provide a similar taste with less sodium.

hummus

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: mashed beans

Mashed beans are a cost-effective alternative with protein.

Toast whole grain bread until lightly golden.

Spread hummus generously on one slice of the toasted bread.

Layer sliced cucumber evenly over the hummus.

Add sliced tomato on top of the cucumber.

Sprinkle thinly sliced red onion over the tomato.

Place sliced bell pepper on top of the onion.

Crumble feta cheese over the vegetables.

Scatter kalamata olives around the cheese.

Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the top.

Season with salt, black pepper, and oregano to taste.

Top with fresh basil leaves.

Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread.

Press down gently to compact the sandwich.

Cut in half and serve immediately.

Cooking Techniques

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