Skinny Girl Cuban Sandwich

Servings: 4

Nutritional Facts

Calories: 445/serving

Fat: 11.5g

Carbs: 45g

Protein: 38g

Ever since returning home from Key West, I have been craving a nice, hearty Cuban. The portions for this sandwich are incredible, while the flavor is simply explosive! Try this with a bowl of soup for a lunch or dinner well under 600 calories!

Ingredients:

-2 teaspoons of Olive Oil
-3/4 lb pork loin trimmed of fat
-1 loaf of Ciabbata Bread (or loaf of your choosing)
-1/2 lb 97% fat free ham
-6 slices of light Swiss cheese (sliced medium)
-1/4 tablespoon garlic powder
-1/4 tablespoon onion powder
-1/4 tablespoon salt and pepper
-6 slices of Dill sandwich pickles
-yellow mustard

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Coat pork loin with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Spray baking pan with non-stick spray and place pork loin in oven for 45 minutes—until internal temperature is 155 degrees. Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.

Cut bread open long ways. Gut inside by removing approximately 2 oz of bread. Slather both sides with yellow mustard to your liking. Layer with cheese, ham, and sliced pork. Top with pickles. Put both sides together and cut in 4.

Optional: Place in oven for approximately 5 minutes to create a crispier exterior and melt cheese.