Vegetarian Muffaletta Sandwich
Get a taste of New Orleans with this amazing vegetarian Muffaletta Sandwich!
Servings: 6 to 8 people
Calories: 668kcal
Ingredients
For Sauteed Mushrooms:
- 2 large portabella mushrooms, sliced ½-inch thick
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
For Olive Salad:
- 1 cup giardiniera
- 1 cup green olives
- ½ cup Kalamata olives
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
For Muffaletta:
- 1 (1-pound) round loaf of bread
- 8 ounces sliced provolone cheese (skip for a vegan muffaletta)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, or use a mix of colors
- 1 cup quartered artichoke hearts
Instructions
Prepare mushrooms:
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms to oil and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on both sides.
- Season mushrooms to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.
Prepare olive salad:
- While the mushrooms are cooking, start the olive salad. Coarsely chop giardiniera and place in a medium bowl.
- Smash olives with the side of a chef's knife, remove pits, and roughly chop. Add to giardiniera.
- Add capers, garlic, spices, olive oil, and red wine vinegar to giardiniera. Mix well, then set aside.
Assemble muffalettas:
- Cut bread in half. If your loaf is very thick, remove some bread from inside the loaf, leaving about a 1-inch shell.
- Brush bottom of bread with some of the dressing from the olive salad, then cover with half of the olive salad.
- Top olive salad with half of the provolone cheese.
- Cover cheese with all the roasted peppers, then top with all the artichoke hearts.
- Add the rest of the provolone cheese.
- Cover portabellas with remaining olive salad. Brush bread top with any leftover dressing, then place on sandwich, gently pressing down on loaf.
- Cut muffaletta into wedges and serve immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to eat. Enjoy!
Notes
When selecting bread, choose a sturdy, round loaf that's topped with sesame seeds, if possible. A wider, flatter loaf (about 8-inches or so) is better than a narrower, tall loaf, if you have an option. Can't find a large, round loaf? Try substituting a regular Italian loaf, ciabatta, or even focaccia. Just make sure that the bread you use will stand up to the hearty filling!
Nutrition
Calories: 668kcal
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