Vegetarian Italian Hoagies

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Traditional Italian subs feature meat but this delightfully easy sandwich packs a punch with artichoke hearts, red onion and zesty pepperoncini instead. We love it for dinner as well as lunch. If you're packing the hoagies to take along, keep the ingredients separate and assemble right before eating to avoid soggy bread. Serve with tomato and cucumber salad.

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Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings

  • 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, rinsed and coarsely chopped

  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 16- to 20-inch-long baguette, preferably whole-grain

  • 2 slices provolone cheese, (about 2 ounces), halved

  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce

  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini, (optional)

Directions

  1. Place onion rings in a small bowl and add cold water to cover. Set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

  2. Combine artichoke hearts, tomato, vinegar, oil and oregano in a medium bowl. Cut baguette into 4 equal lengths. Split each piece horizontally and pull out about half of the soft bread from each side. Drain the onions and pat dry.

  3. To assemble sandwiches, divide provolone among the bottom pieces of baguette. Spread on the artichoke mixture and top with the onion, lettuce and pepperoncini, if using. Cover with the baguette tops. Serve immediately.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July/August 2009; updated April 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266 Calories
8g Fat
40g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g 27%
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Vitamin A 2651IU 53%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Folate 40mcg 10%
Sodium 622mg 27%
Calcium 127mg 10%
Iron 1mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 3%
Potassium 207mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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