Lunchbox Hummus Vegetable Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this wholesome and vibrant Lunchbox Hummus Vegetable Sandwich! Packed with layers of fresh, crisp veggies like grated carrot, cucumber, red bell pepper, and baby spinach, all nestled between hearty slices of whole-grain bread slathered with creamy hummus, this sandwich is a plant-based delight. Seasoned with just a touch of salt and black pepper, it’s a quick, no-cook recipe perfect for busy mornings, coming together in just 10 minutes. Not only is it a nutritious and satisfying meal, but it’s also easy to pack for work or school, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunchbox option. Pair it with fresh fruit or a handful of nuts for a well-rounded, energizing midday meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread
- 3 tablespoons Hummus
- 0.5 medium (grated) Carrot
- 4 thin slices Cucumber
- 4 thin strips Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Baby spinach
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Place the two slices of whole-grain bread on a flat surface, such as a cutting board or plate.
Spread 1.5 tablespoons of hummus evenly on each slice of bread.
Grate half a medium carrot and sprinkle it over one of the hummus-covered slices of bread.
Layer 4 thin slices of cucumber evenly on top of the grated carrot.
Add 4 thin strips of red bell pepper on top of the cucumber layer.
Spread 0.5 cup of baby spinach evenly over the vegetables.
Sprinkle 0.25 teaspoon of salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper over the vegetables for added flavor.
Place the other slice of hummus-covered bread on top of the layered vegetables, hummus side down, to form a sandwich.
Cut the sandwich in half, diagonally or vertically, for easier handling and serve immediately, or pack it in a lunchbox with optional sides like fruit or a small handful of nuts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
287 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.6 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1040 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 469 mg | 10% | |
*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.
