Description
Veggie & Hummus Sandwich is a fresh, flavorful, and nutritious sandwich loaded with crunchy vegetables and creamy hummus spread. It’s a perfect plant-based option for a quick lunch, snack, or light meal that’s both satisfying and healthy.
Ingredients
- Bread slices (whole wheat, multigrain, or gluten-free) – 2 slices
- Hummus (store-bought or homemade) – 3 tbsp
- Cucumber, thinly sliced – 1/4 cup
- Tomato, sliced – 2-3 slices
- Bell peppers, thinly sliced – 1/4 cup
- Carrots, shredded or thinly sliced – 1/4 cup
- Leafy greens (spinach, arugula, or lettuce) – 1/2 cup
- Red onion, thinly sliced (optional) – 2 tbsp
- Salt and pepper – to taste
- Lemon juice or vinegar (optional) – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices lightly if desired.
- Spread a generous layer of hummus evenly on each slice of bread.
- Layer the sliced cucumber, tomato, bell peppers, carrots, leafy greens, and red onion on one slice.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice or vinegar if using.
- Top with the other bread slice, hummus side down, to form a sandwich.
- Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add avocado slices for extra creaminess.
- Use different hummus flavors such as roasted red pepper or garlic.
- Include sprouts or alfalfa for added crunch.
- Swap bread for wraps or pita pockets.
- Add vegan cheese or a drizzle of tahini for richer flavor.
- Best eaten fresh to keep veggies crisp; store components separately if prepping ahead.
- Refrigerate leftovers in airtight container up to 1 day; do not reheat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
