Rubenesque Sandwich - Clean Eating

Name: Rubenesque Sandwich - Clean Eating
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 19 min
Yield: 2 pockets, 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 pita bread, halves; 1 ounce cheddar cheese, Veggie Shreds slices; 2 ounces lean ham, low-sodium uncured sliced; 1 ounce turkey breast, deli-fresh low-sodium sliced; 2 cups white cabbage, coarsely shredded; 1 1/2 cups red cabbage, coarsely shredded; 1/2 cup carrot, shredded; 1 tablespoon parsley, Italian-leaf chopped; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 3/4 cup silken tofu; 1 teaspoon stevia powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional); 1/4 cup silken tofu; 5 grape tomatoes, diced; 1/4 teaspoon stevia powder; 1 dash sea salt (optional)

Submitted by psycedmom

"Adapted from Clean Eating Magazine (http://cleaneatingmag.com/Recipes/Recipe/Clean-Reuben-Sandwich.aspx) to fit my tastes and dietary restrictions."

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Ready In:: 19mins
Ingredients:: 17
Yields:: 2 pockets
Serves:: 2

ingredients

2 pita bread, halves
1 ounce cheddar cheese, Veggie Shreds slices
2 ounces lean ham, low-sodium uncured sliced
1 ounce turkey breast, deli-fresh low-sodium sliced
COLESLAW
2 cups white cabbage, coarsely shredded
1 ¹⁄₂ cups red cabbage, coarsely shredded
¹⁄₂ cup carrot, shredded
1 tablespoon parsley, Italian-leaf chopped
¹⁄₄ cup apple cider vinegar
³⁄₄ cup silken tofu
1 teaspoon stevia powder
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground black pepper
¹⁄₄ teaspoon sea salt (optional)
SWEET TOMATO DRESSING
¹⁄₄ cup silken tofu
5 grape tomatoes, diced
¹⁄₄ teaspoon stevia powder
1 dash sea salt (optional)

directions

Prepare coleslaw: In a medium bowl, combine cabbages, carrots and parsley. Stir in vinegar, tofu, stevia, pepper and salt, if desired. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare Sweet Tomato Dressing: In a small bowl, stir together tofu, tomatoes, stevia and salt until evenly mixed. While stirring, mash tomatoes to release their juices. Set aside.
Assemble pockets:
Spreading 2 tbsp Sweet Tomato Dressing inside pita (covering both sides).
Place 1/2 oz cheese on bottom of pits.
Add 1 oz ham and 1/2 oz turkey over top of cheese.
Pile about 1/4 cup coleslaw on top of ham and turkey.
Finish with second slice of bread and press firmly.
Broil sandwich in toaster oven or oven for 2 minutes, flip and broil for 2 more minutes.
Serve with 3/4 cup coleslaw on the side.