Summertime Veggie Sandwich
Celebrate the vibrant flavors of the season with this Summertime Veggie Sandwich, a wholesome and refreshing meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this recipe layers crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, creamy avocado, and crunchy sprouts between hearty slices of whole grain bread lightly spread with creamy hummus. A touch of olive oil, salt, and black pepper enhances the natural flavors, while grated carrot and fresh lettuce add color and crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook sandwich is an effortless, plant-based option that’s ideal for warm summer days. Packed with fresh vegetables and bursting with texture, it’s a healthy and satisfying meal you’ll want to savor all season long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread slices
- 4 tablespoons Hummus
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Tomato
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 small Carrot
- 1 cup Sprouts (alfalfa or broccoli)
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all vegetables thoroughly under running water.
Thinly slice the cucumber, tomato, and avocado. Grate the carrot.
Toast the whole grain bread slices lightly if desired.
Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus on each slice of bread.
On two slices, layer the following: lettuce leaves, cucumber slices, tomato slices, avocado slices, grated carrot, and sprouts.
Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the veggies on each sandwich. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper for added flavor.
Top each layered slice with a hummus-covered slice of bread to complete the sandwich.
Slice each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
488 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 774 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1079 mg | 23% | |
*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.
