meatless sandwiches
One of my favorite things about working from home is making fresh lunches for myself. (My other favorite thing about this arrangement is not having to wear pants.) Instead of soggy sandwiches that have been sitting on my desk all morning, I can enjoy warm, toasted bread and not pay like $7 for it at some deli. You already know about my beet and goat cheese sandwiches. Here are two more that are vegetarian- (and airplane- and office- and wallet-) friendly. They don’t emit embarrassing smells the way hard-boiled eggs and tuna do, and they cost no more than about $2.50 each to make.
Hummus and Stuff (photo above)
Smear hummus on both sides of a multi-grain roll. I like to leave a border around the edges so that the hummus doesn’t all squish out when you take a bite. Add sliced peppers (and/or cucumbers… anything crunchy and not too drippy, basically) and sliced sharp cheddar cheese or crumbled feta. And maybe some olives?
Broccoli Rabe and Mozzarella (photo below)
Saute a lot of broccoli rabe with olive oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper. Pile on a sesame roll with sliced fresh mozzarella.
