Cream Cheese Black Olive Walnut Sprout Sandwiches
Elevate your sandwich game with these irresistible Cream Cheese Black Olive Walnut Sprout Sandwiches—a quick and wholesome recipe that perfectly balances creaminess, crunch, and zesty flavor. Made with toasted whole grain bread, a rich cream cheese spread studded with chopped black olives and walnuts, and a fresh layer of crisp sprouts like alfalfa or broccoli sprouts, this sandwich offers a dynamic mix of textures and nutrients. A hint of lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper enhances the filling with a bright, savory kick. Perfect for a light lunch or healthy snack, these vegetarian sandwiches come together in just 15 minutes and are sure to delight your taste buds with every bite. Keywords: cream cheese sandwich, black olive sandwich, walnut sprouts sandwich, quick vegetarian lunch, easy sandwich recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams black olives (pitted and chopped)
- 30 grams walnuts (chopped)
- 50 grams fresh sprouts (e.g., alfalfa, broccoli, or clover sprouts)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Toast the slices of whole grain bread lightly in a toaster or on a skillet until just crisp. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped black olives, and chopped walnuts. Stir until evenly mixed.
3. Add the lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix well to blend the flavors.
4. Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread.
5. Divide the fresh sprouts evenly and place them on top of the cream cheese layer on two of the bread slices.
6. Place the remaining bread slices (cream cheese side down) on top to create two sandwiches.
7. Gently press the sandwiches together and cut them in half diagonally if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.5 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.9 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1380 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.7 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 652 mg | 14% | |
*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.
