The Ultimate California Veggie Sandwich
The California Veggie Sandwich is a classic for a reason! With pesto, hummus, avocado, and tons of crunchy vegetables, it's full of hearty and nourishing ingredients and West coast vibes. Vegan and easily gluten-free!
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 522kcal
Ingredients
- 2 slices of whole grain crusty bread (use GF bread if gluten-free)
- 2 TBS hummus
- ¼ of an avocado a few slices
- 2 TBS basil pesto video below
- 6 slices of cucumber cut thinly
- 3 thick slices of tomato any kind is fine
- 3 rounds of sliced red onion cut thinly
- ⅓ cup bean sprouts or pea shoots
Instructions
- Spread hummus on one piece of bread and pesto on the other.
- Layer cucumber slices on top of the hummus, fitting them across the bread with a slight overlap. Next, add avocado, tomato and red onion pieces.
- To the side of the sandwich with pesto, add sprouts (pressing down so they stick a bit). Sandwich the two sides together and press to flatten slightly. Wrap sandwich in parchment if desired, tying with a piece of twine for a picnic vibe.
Video
Notes
This recipe tastes best prepared just a couple hours before eating (or right before). The components like pesto and hummus can be made in advance.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 82.1g | Protein: 18.6g | Fat: 14.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12.4g | Sodium: 969.5mg | Fiber: 8.3g | Sugar: 10g
