FOCACCIA SANDWICHES

 These sandwiches are perfect for game watching parties, holiday parties, etc. This makes 24 small sandwiches and eating one is okay for most diabetics.  Add a plate of fresh veggies and diabetics can enjoy the party foods, too.

1/3 cup mayonnaise (I use olive oil mayo)

1 can (4 1/4-oz) chopped ripe olives, drained

1 (approximately 12-oz) focaccia bread, split

4 romaine lettuce leaves

1/4 lb shaved deli ham

1 med. red bell pepper, thinly sliced into rings

1/4 lb shaved deli turkey

1 large tomato, thinly sliced

1/4 lb thinly sliced hard salami

1 jar (7-oz) roasted sweet red peppers, drained

4 to 6 slices provolone cheese

Combine mayonnaise and olives in a cup or small bowl; spread over the bottom half of the bread. Layer the remaining items over the mayo mixture, replace the bread top. Cut sandwich into 24 pieces and secure with toothpicks in the center. Remind guests to remove toothpicks before eating.

Yield: 24 sandwich servings

Per serving: 113 calories, 6g fat (2g sat), 13 mg cholesterol, 405 mg sodium, 9 g carbs (1 sugar), 5g protein

recipe and photo from quick & tasty magazine