Amazing No-Bread Cucumber Sub Sandwiches, 2 Ways!
Enjoy a fresh, crunchy, and low-carb sandwich alternative by using hollowed-out cucumbers as bread. This recipe is perfect for those looking to skip the carbs and add more vegetables to their diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 8 ounces deli meat (turkey, ham, roast beef)
- 4 slices cheese (cheddar, provolone, Swiss)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or mustard
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- Onion slices
- Pickle slices
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly.
- Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise.
- Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the seeds and some of the flesh from the center of each cucumber half, creating a hollow space for the fillings.
- Spread mayonnaise or mustard on the inside of the hollowed-out cucumber halves.
- Layer your favorite deli meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles inside the cucumber boats.
- Place the other cucumber half on top to complete the sandwich.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize your fillings with any ingredients you like.
- For a firmer sandwich, pat the inside of the cucumber dry before adding fillings.
- These are best enjoyed fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: Approx. 200-300 (depending on fillings)
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 500mg
- Fat: Approx. 15-25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10-15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 10g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 15-20g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg
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