Featured Recipe: Romaine Submarine – (Vegan, Mostly Raw!)

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Featured Recipe: Romaine Submarine

This protein-rich, bread free alternative to the classic submarine sandwich is loaded with a variety of fruits and vegetables to keep you fueled through a busy day.
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 3 Subs

Ingredients

Filling

  • 3 Romaine Lettuce Hearts
  • 1 Orange Bell Pepper (Diced)
  • 1 Cup Grape Tomatoes (Halved)
  • 3 Green Onions (Sliced on the Bias)
  • 1 Avocado (Diced)
  • 1 Mango (Diced)
  • 2 Cups “Green Belt” Sunflower Sprouts (Roughly Chopped)
  • 1 Pack Tempeh - Smoky Maple Meatless Bacon (Chopped)

Dressing

  • 0.25 Cup “Omega Nutrition” Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 0.25 Cup “Sarafino” Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 0.25 Cup “Soleil d’Or” Sunflower Oil
  • 2 Tbsp “Life Source” Dijon Mustard
  • 1 Tbsp “Wan Ja Shan” Gluten Free Tamari
  • 1 Clove garlic
  • 0.25 Cup Cashews
  • Sea Salt to taste
  • 0.25 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.25 Cup Water

Instructions

  • Start off by combining all of the dressing ingredients in a blender until smooth.
  • Combine all of the filling ingredients in a bowl and fold in the dressing.
  • Remove the center leaves of your romaine hearts while allowing the outer leaves to hold in the filling without any gaps. Set the center leaves aside for a different recipe.
  • Wash the romaine thoroughly, dry and fill with the filling mix.
  • Wrap in some parchment paper and enjoy fresh!

Notes

Each Serving (1 "Sub") Contains:
661 calories; 16 g protein; 52 g total fat (0 g trans fat); 44 g total carbohydrates (21 g of sugar); 656 mg sodium

2 Comments

  1. Meryl on July 4, 2015 at 9:25 am

    How is this sub put together? Additional instructions would be helpful.

    • TheNETeam on July 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Meryl!

      Thank you for reaching out – we’ve updated the instructions component of the recipe; we hope you enjoy!

      -Your friends @ Nature’s

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