Lunch: Veggie Checkerboard Sandwiches Recipe

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health benefits of Veggie Checkerboard Sandwiches Recipe

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 carton (7 ounces) roasted eggplant hummus
10 slices white bread, crusts removed
10 slices whole wheat bread, crusts removed
20 cucumber slices
20 spinach leaves
1 large sweet red pepper, cut into 2-inch strips
10 slices red onion, halved
8 pimiento-stuffed olives, drained and patted dry
8 pitted ripe olives, drained and patted dry

Instructions

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add hummus; beat until combined. Cut each slice of bread in half widthwise. Spread hummus mixture over 10 white bread halves and 10 wheat bread halves. Top each with cucumber, spinach, red pepper and red onion.
Top white bread halves with remaining white bread; top wheat bread halves with remaining wheat bread. Thread toothpicks through olives; insert into 16 sandwiches.
Arrange sandwiches on a platter or covered board to resemble a checkerboard, placing the green olive-topped sandwiches on one side, black olive-topped sandwiches on the other side and the four plain sandwiches in the center.