Rubenesque Sandwich Clean Eating Recipes

BEEF BBQ SANDWICH - CLEAN EATING

Steps:

• In a medium plastic bag, combine flour, garlic powder and onion powder.
• Add beef and shake bag until beef is evenly coated.
• Refrigerate beef for at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat a medium, non stick sauce pan over medium-high heat.
• When it's hot, lightly mist pan with spray, then add beef.
• Brown beef on all sides about 1 minute per side, then reduce heat to medium. Add broth and liquid smoke.
• When liquid comes to a boil, reduce heat to low (liquid should still be boiling slightly).
• Cover and cook beef, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until it's very tender. (The pieces should easily fall apart when smashed wit a fork).
• Using a slotted spoon, drain any excess liquid from beef and discard.
• Using a fork, separate pieces so beef is somewhat shredded., then mix in barbecue sauce.
• During the last 5 minutes of cooking the beef, lightly mist a small, nonstick frying pan with spray and place it over medium heat.
• Add onion strips and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place bun halves, inside down, in a medium, nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Cook until just toasted, about 2-4 minutes.
• Place each bun bottom on a plate.
• Pile 1/4 of beef mixtures onto each bun.
• Top with 1/4 of onion strips.
• Add bun tops and serve immediately.

RUBENESQUE SANDWICH - CLEAN EATING

Steps:

• 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.