6 Original Recipes Of Tasty “sandwiches ” Without Bread

Since ancient times, bread and rolls have been one of the most consumed foods in the world, not only for their flavor, but also because they are cheap and perfect to accompany many recipes.

The main ingredients of this food are white (refined) flour, water and salt; however, there are variations that include sugar, different types of sweet ingredients and, of course, preservatives.

The use of bread has not been recommended for a few years, as long-term consumption can have serious consequences for health due to some elements (carbohydrates) whose excess causes type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Therefore, many are looking for healthier alternatives to bread and, in fact, there are many recipes in which it is possible to replace this ingredient with other products richer in nutrients and benefits for the body.

Below we list 6 imaginative ideas for preparing ” sandwiches ” without bread. You will see how soon these recipes will become an integral part of your daily menu.

Cucumber sandwiches

Cucumber is a food rich in water, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Combining it with other ingredients, it is possible to prepare tasty “sandwiches”, nutritious and perfect to eat at any time of day.

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber.
• 1 or 2 slices of cheese (to taste).
• 2 slices of ham.

Method

• Empty the central part of the cucumber, then put it to toast and then fill it.
• You can use cheese and ham, or you can fill it with tuna and a yogurt sauce.

“Panini” with red pepper

One of the most versatile foods in recipes is red pepper. It is a very easy ingredient to stuff and its flavor pairs perfectly with meat and other vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 red pepper.
• ½ onion.
• 2 slices of ham.
• Lettuce or spinach leaves.

Method

• Cut the pepper in half, then remove the seeds and then stuff it.
• The ideal is to sauté the onion in a pan and fry it with some ham, to make it even more delicious.
• Finally, fill the “sandwich” and toast it lightly.

Chicken salad and apple slices

Apple is the perfect ingredient to add to any type of salad. In this case, however, we will use it as the basis of a “sandwich” and you can combine it with many different ingredients to prepare various and tasty recipes.

Ingredients

• 1 apple.
• Chicken breast.
• Lean mayonnaise.
• Lettuce.

Method

• Cut the apple into rings and remove the core.
• Afterwards, cut the rest of the apple into small squares, then mix it with the cooked chicken breast and into small pieces, and add a little mayonnaise.
• Place a small lettuce leaf on one of the slices, then add the chicken and apple mix and cover with the second slice.

“Panini” with grilled aubergines

The delicious flavor of aubergines pairs very well with other ingredients, making this “sandwich”  a perfect alternative to eat for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

• 1 eggplant.
• Chicken breast or tuna.
• Celery stalks.

Method

• Put the aubergine to cook on the grill and cut it to introduce the filling.
• Mix the chopped celery with the chicken breast and add a seasoning or sauce of your choice.

Lettuce “sandwiches”

Lettuce is a green vegetable rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that improve health and help prevent disease. This ingredient is perfect for all sandwiches and goes great with any type of meat.

Ingredients

• 1 large lettuce leaf.
• Salmon or tuna steaks.
• Mayonnaise.

Method

• Mix the salmon or tuna with the mayonnaise and then place it on the salad leaves.

• If you want, you can make this recipe with chicken and cheese.

Tomato and avocado burger

Tomato and avocado are two delicious ingredients rich in essential nutrients. This “sandwich” with the hamburger, therefore, is healthy and perfect to make the most of the benefits of all its ingredients.

Ingredients

• 300 gr of minced meat.
• 3 tablespoons of milk.
• egg.
• onion.
• ripe avocado.
• 1 large tomato.
• Olive oil.
• Salt and pepper.

Method

• Mix the meat with the milk, egg and half of the onion
• Then make the burgers and then cook them in a pan on both sides.

• Then cut the rest of the onion into thin slices and fry them with a little oil and a pinch of salt.
• Then chop the ripe avocado.
• Then cut the tomato in half and then fill it with the meat, avocado and fried onion.