“Mangiare! Mangiare!” Anyone who grew up in an Italian American household knows that when their grandmother said, “Mangiare!” it was time to eat. So today, we pulled a package of Lifeway Farmer Cheese from the fridge and got to work on a sandwich that would have made Nonna proud.
Our Farmer Cheese Italian Sub is a bold lunch, stacked high with leafy greens, hot peppers, and a mouthwatering array of savory meats. But it’s the simple homemade spread made from our high-protein Lifeway Farmer Cheese, mustard, and a blend of seasonings that sets this sandwich apart. Every bite delivers layers of heat, crunch, creaminess, and depth. Packed with active cultures and made with intention, this sandwich is a fresh, wholesome take on Italian-style comfort food that brings big flavor and old-world charm to the table.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 2-5 mins Servings: 1-2Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp dried oregano
- Sea salt, to taste
- 1 sourdough loaf
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Assorted Italian meats (salami, prosciutto, pepperoni)
- Arugula
- Basil leaves
- Sliced pepperoncini or banana peppers
- Slice the sandwich and enjoy!
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Halve and char bell peppers for 20-25 minutes or until charred.
- Combine yellow mustard, oregano, olive oil, Lifeway Kefir Farmer Cheese, and sea salt in a jar. Shake well to create a sauce.
- Slice the sourdough loaf in half. Brush with olive oil and grill or heat until toasty.
- Spread sauce on both bread slices: layer meats, arugula, basil leaves, pepperoncini, and roasted bell peppers.
- Slice the sandwich and enjoy!
