Description
Veggie & Hummus Sandwich is a wholesome, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that combines fresh, crunchy vegetables with creamy, protein-rich hummus. This vibrant sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or light dinner, offering a delicious plant-based option packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain or multigrain bread
1/2 cup hummus (store-bought or homemade)
1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts or microgreens
4–6 leaves of lettuce or spinach
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional: sliced avocado or olives
Instructions
Spread a generous layer of hummus on one side of each bread slice.
- Layer cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, shredded carrots, and greens evenly on half of the bread slices.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add optional ingredients like avocado or olives if desired.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, hummus side down.
- Press gently and cut sandwiches in halves or quarters.
- Serve immediately or wrap for later.
Notes
- Use flavored hummus such as roasted red pepper or garlic for extra taste.
- Add pickled vegetables or banana peppers for tanginess.
- Substitute bread with wraps, pita pockets, or gluten-free bread.
- Include sliced olives, artichokes, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-cook assembly
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
