Description
A fresh and satisfying Ultimate Veggie Sandwich layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, cucumber, shredded carrots, red onion, creamy avocado, and a flavorful spread on hearty whole grain bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 2 large green leaf lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup hummus or cream cheese spread
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly toast the whole grain bread slices if desired for extra texture and structure.
- Lay the bread slices flat on a clean surface.
- Spread hummus or cream cheese evenly over one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer green leaf lettuce evenly over two slices of bread.
- Add sliced tomato, cucumber, shredded carrots, and thinly sliced red onion on top of the lettuce.
- Place sliced avocado evenly over the vegetables.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper lightly over the layered vegetables.
- Top with the remaining bread slices, spread side down.
- Slice the sandwiches diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pat tomato slices dry before layering to prevent sogginess.
- Use ripe but firm avocado for clean slices.
- Assemble just before serving for the freshest texture.
- Swap hummus with mashed avocado for a dairy free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: ultimate veggie sandwich, healthy vegetable sandwich, easy vegetarian lunch, fresh veggie sandwich recipe, whole grain veggie sandwich