Striped Ribbon Sandwiches
Striped Ribbon Sandwiches requires approximately 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe makes 32 servings with 26 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat each. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is If you have tomato paste, onion, bread, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
Add bell pepper and onion; saut 4 minutes or until tender.
Combine bell pepper mixture, tomato paste, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and black pepper in food processor, and process until smooth. Return mixture to skillet, and cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until thickened. Spoon mixture into a bowl, and let cool; cover and chill.
Place cucumber on several layers of paper towels; cover with additional paper towels, pressing until barely moist.
Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese,1/8 teaspoon salt, and ground red pepper in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Stir in cucumber; cover and chill.
Spread 2 tablespoons bell pepper mixture over each of 8 slices of white bread; top each with a slice of wheat bread.
Spread 2 tablespoons cucumber mixture over each slice of wheat bread; top with remaining white bread.
Trim crusts from sandwiches.
Cut each sandwich into quarters, making rectangles, squares, or triangles.
Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
Note: If made ahead, cover sandwiches with a slightly damp paper towel and plastic wrap, and place in an airtight container.