Healthy Recipes Main Dish Sandwich Veggie & Cream Cheese Sandwich 5.0 (1) 1 Review The cream cheese in this veggie and cream cheese sandwich adds flavor while holding everything in place. This colorful, well-balanced sandwich is crispy from the cucumber and peppers, sweet from tomatoes and beets, and tangy from the banana peppers. By Ali Ramee Ali Ramee Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for EatingWell. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Victor Protasio Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ cup garlic-and-herb spreadable cheese 4 slices whole-wheat bread 1 cup thinly sliced peeled cucumber 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium beefsteak tomato, sliced 1/4-inch thick ½ cup sliced cooked beets 2 tablespoons mild banana pepper rings 8 leaves butter lettuce leaves Directions Spread 2 tablespoons cheese on each bread slice. Divide cucumber, bell pepper, tomato, beets and banana peppers between 2 of the bread slices; top each with 4 lettuce leaves. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices, cheese-side down. Slice the sandwiches in half diagonally, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 381 Calories 18g Fat 43g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 sandwich Calories 381 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 43g 16% Dietary Fiber 7g 25% Total Sugars 8g Protein 12g 24% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 40mg 13% Vitamin A 1748IU 35% Vitamin C 185mg 206% Vitamin E 3mg 18% Folate 83mcg 21% Vitamin K 48mcg 40% Sodium 552mg 24% Calcium 165mg 13% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 71mg 17% Potassium 633mg 13% Zinc 1mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.