Carrot Tahini Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this vibrant and nourishing Carrot Tahini Sandwich! Roasted carrots, seasoned with warm spices like cumin and paprika, take center stage with their tender and caramelized texture. They’re paired perfectly with a creamy, citrusy tahini sauce that’s balanced with a hint of garlic, then layered with crisp cucumber slices, peppery arugula, and a touch of fresh dill for an herby kick. Nestled between lightly toasted bread of your choice—whether hearty whole-grain or tangy sourdough—this sandwich is bursting with flavor and healthful ingredients. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying vegetarian option that’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or a light dinner. Get ready to savor bold flavors and wholesome goodness all in one bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Tahini
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 slices Bread of choice (e.g., whole-grain, sourdough)
- 1 cup Arugula (or other greens)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the carrots and cut them into thin strips or small sticks.
In a mixing bowl, toss the carrots with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well-coated.
Spread the carrots evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized. Stir halfway through for even roasting.
While the carrots are roasting, prepare the tahini sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and water until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed.
Toast the bread slices lightly if desired.
To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous amount of tahini sauce onto one side of each slice of bread.
Layer the roasted carrots, arugula, cucumber slices, and fresh dill (if using) onto two slices of the bread.
Top with the remaining bread slices and press down gently to hold everything together.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Carrot Tahini Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.0 g | 81% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3288 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.3 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.3 g | 94% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.5 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3860 mg | 297% | |
| Iron | 16081.3 mg | 89341% | |
| Potassium | 1734 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
