A Cuban-esque Sandwich
By: Roni | Posted in: 6 WWP, 7 WWPP, Lunch Ideas, Sandwich Ideas | 5 Comments
So sorry for my short hiatus. It’s crazy times in these parts. The baby and the conference have been keeping me busy but the Easter holiday pushed me over the edge. I had a house full of grandparents and babies to feed. :)
The main course for Easter dinner was a marinated pork loin of which I have plenty of leftovers. Yesterday we ate some for dinner and today I turned a few slices into this amazing sandwich. I’m serious, it really was amazing. Let me say it again…. AMAZING! :)
I was inspired by the Cuban but used what I had on hand. 
You can easily make something similar with any leftover meats–chicken, turkey, roast beef–but pork is more traditional. I also didn’t have swiss. I never buy swiss cheese so I used a slice of muenster that melted perfectly. For the bread I went with a pita.
Here’s how I put it together…
- 1 small whole wheat pita
- yellow mustard
- 1 oz of thin sliced deli ham
- 2 oz leftover pork loin sliced
- 1 oz slice of muenster cheese
- About 6 sweet pickle slices (enough to cover the sandwich)
Separate the pita into two circles by running a knife along the edge. I use these little gems from Trader Joe’s.
Smear the mustard on one side. Layer the ham, pork and cheese on top. Add the layer of pickles.
I fell in love with these a few years ago.
Seriously good.
Top with the other half of pita and grill on a panini press or the George Foreman like I did.
If you are using the Forman, cook for 2 minutes and then turn cooking for 2 more.
Enjoy with a side of carrot sticks–my favorite sandwich companion. :)
| Servings | Amt per Serving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | entire recipe | |||
| Calories | Fat | Fiber | WWPs | |
| 285 | 12g | 2g | old: 6 | new: 7 |
| Sugar | Sat Fat | Carbs | Protein | |
| 2g | 7g | 16g | 27g | |
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I haven’t seen those at my Trader Joe’s (the pitas), but they look good! Mind sharing the nutritional info?
Thanks, mama!
Haha, if I wasn’t so blind I would have been able to see them on the photo pf the package you posted! Nevermind! :)
Can you make it out? They are a steal in my opinion, only 80 cals!
Yes, thank you! I calculated 2 PP for each pita. I would love to see how they compare to the Sara Lee/Mr. Pita brand I just found for the same NI. I love getting a huge pita for 2 PP (even though I know you aren’t calculating the new plan).
That sounds great and I always need new panini ideas. Just need the Mr to get on board with the pickles. :)