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Cuban Sandwich

SCRAPE the underside of the mushroom to remove the black gills with a teaspoon. Discard the gills. HEAT a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil, mushroom, and onion. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally, or until the onion begins to brown and the mushroom is cooked through. Add 1 tablespoon water if the onion begins to stick.

Cuban Sandwich

Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Portobello mushroom stem removed
  • ½ tsp olive oil
  • 1 sm red onion peeled and sliced
  • 1 tbsp 0% fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 whole wheat baguette cut in half (about 2 oz)
  • 2 oz lean pork loin sliced
  • 1 slice baked ham - low sodium

Instructions
 

  • 1. SCRAPE the underside of the mushroom to remove the black gills with a teaspoon. Discard the gills.
  • 2. HEAT a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Add the oil, mushroom, and onion. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring and turning occasionally, or until the onion begins to brown and the mushroom is cooked through. Add 1 tablespoon water if the onion begins to stick.
  • 3. SPREAD the yogurt, mayo, and relish on 1 side of the baguette and top with the pork and ham. Spoon the onion on top. Cut the mushroom in half and layer it on top of the onion.
  • 4. TOP with the remaining piece of baguette and return the sandwich to the griddle or skillet.
  • 5. PLACE a sandwich press or another heavy pot on top to compress the sandwich. Remove the sandwich press or heavy pot and cook over low heat for 1 minute total, turning the sandwich once, or until it browns lightly. Serve immediately or wrap in aluminum foil and refrigerate until ready to serve.