Vegan Veggie Sandwich

This vegan veggie sandwich is made with basil pesto, creamy hummus and colourful fresh veggies. It’s the perfect lunch for those of you who need a big bite of something crunchy to get you through the day.

Course Lunch

Cuisine Western

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread
4 tablespoons hummus
⅓ cucumber, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
4 leaves lettuce

Basil Pesto

1 cup fresh basil
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

To Make Basil Pesto

To a food processor or small blender, add the basil, garlic, lemon juice, walnuts and salt, and blend on high until a loose paste forms. 
Add olive oil a little at a time and scrape down sides as needed, until the desired consistency is reached.

Assemble the Sandwich

Spread hummus onto one slice of the bread, and basil pesto onto the other.
Top with as much fresh veggies as you want, and cover with the other slice. Repeat with the other two slices of bread.

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