Nicki Minaj Just Shared Her Go-To Bodega Sandwich Order—Here's How to Recreate It

There are few lunch stops as dependable as your local bodega or corner deli. Whether you live in a major city, where bodegas are a dime a dozen, or have to hop in a car to go pick up a midday sandwich, swinging through the line to order the ideal combination of bread, meat, cheese and all your favorite toppings can be a soothing practice. 

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For Nicki Minaj, the iconic rapper-songwriter, the bodega sandwich isn’t just a go-to convenience item—it’s practically a desert island meal. When Minaj hung out with the folks at Vogue for a round of their “73 Questions” game, she shared that if she could only eat one thing from a bodega for the rest of her life, it would be a classic sandwich. Lucky for Minaj fans, she even broke down exactly how she orders her sammie.

Nicki keeps the order pretty simple, and we’ve got to respect it. Here’s what she’s opting for:

• Extra turkey
• Extra cheese
• Lettuce
• Tomato
• Salt and pepper
• Oil and vinegar
• Jalapeños
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard

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Assuming you don’t end up with a skimpy sandwich maker, that sandwich should be loaded with protein—two servings of deli turkey should contain around 13 grams of protein, according to the USDA, and a serving of Cheddar cheese could add up to another 6 grams of protein, depending on how generous the sandwich artist is. We’d say any meal with 15 grams of protein or more per serving is high-protein, so this sandwich would definitely make the cut. That protein can be super helpful for folks trying to gain muscle mass or even those raising their protein intake during pregnancy. Plus, that extra protein can also help you stay energized through a long day and make your lunch more satisfying.

And you’re not just getting a whopping serving of protein out of this sandwich. With lots of veggies packed into every bite, you’re getting a pretty well-rounded meal, especially for something handheld that you can pick up on the go. 

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The lettuce, jalapeños and tomatoes all add tasty flavor and texture—though spice-averse folks may want to get banana peppers rather than jalapeños. The drizzle of olive oil and vinegar can be pretty good for you, too. The acetic acid that gives vinegars their deliciously sour flavor can help minimize blood sugar spikes, which can help keep your energy levels consistent for longer after eating. And olive oil is a go-to heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory fat that adds flavor and moisture to a great deli sandwich.

Folks who need to watch their sodium intake—like those at risk of a cardiovascular disease—may want to skip the extra salt, but the black pepper is another flavor-boosting ingredient with a healthful bonus. Black peppercorns can have an anti-inflammatory effect, helping you tamp down chronic inflammation in the body. Get this sandwich on whole-wheat bread, and you’ll have a delish, filling sandwich on your hands. 

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Of course, there’s only one way to find out if this sandwich order is up your alley: giving it a try the next time you slip out of work for a quick lunch order. We’ve definitely got this taste test on our to-do list.