Italian cucumber subs

While this sandwich may not be your typical sub, what it lacks in carbohydrates, it makes up for in crunch—in a big way. The hollowed-out cucumber stands in for a roll to provide a smarter option while still delivering the well-loved flavors of a classic Italian sub, complete with pepperoni and provolone. We’ve also added cream cheese for richness and to help hold the ingredients in place a bit better. This recipe calls for hollowing out the cucumber, but since English cucumbers have softer, edible seeds, that step is really done to help keep the ingredients from sliding out.