Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Bread Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Heart-Healthy Whole Wheat Bread Sandwich—a nutritious and flavorful choice for any time of day! Packed with wholesome ingredients that promote wellness, this vegetarian sandwich features creamy mashed avocado seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, layered with baby spinach, juicy tomato, and crisp cucumber for a refreshing crunch. A touch of hummus adds a satisfying richness while keeping the meal cholesterol-free. From prep to plate in just 10 minutes, this simple and healthy sandwich is perfect for busy lifestyles, offering fiber, vitamins, and heart-healthy fats in every bite. Ideal for clean eating and quick meals, it’s a tasty way to embrace whole foods while supporting your health goals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole wheat bread
- 0.5 large Avocado
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 0.25 medium (sliced) Cucumber
- 0.5 medium (sliced) Tomato
- 2 tablespoons Hummus
- 0.5 teaspoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Olive oil
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
- 0.125 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Place the two slices of whole wheat bread on a clean cutting board.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over one slice of the bread.
Layer the baby spinach, sliced cucumber, and tomato on top of the avocado spread.
Spread hummus on the other slice of bread and place it on top of the layered vegetables, hummus side down.
Cut the sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your heart-healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.2 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1322 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 19% | |
*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.
