Keywords: heart-healthy, vegetarian, vegan, quick, lunch
Serves: 1
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Equipment: knife, measuring cups
Ingredients:
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- ¼ avocado, mashed
- ½ cup mixed salad greens
- ¼ medium red pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
Directions:
- Toast your bread.
- On one slice of bread spread the hummus and spread the mashed avocado on the other slice.
- Layer on your greens, bell pepper, cucumber, and carrots.
- Slice in two and serve.
Variations:
- Other topping choices are tomato, jalapeno, cream cheese, and pickles.
Notes:
- For best results, eat immediately. Storing too long will likely make the bread soggy.
- Bread can be toasted if desired.
Nutrition Notes:
- Hummus is a vegan source of protein that is very budget friendly.
Savings Tip:
- Swapping red bell pepper with green bell pepper can save you a bit. Shredding your own carrots is more budget friendly than buying shredded carrots.
Nutrition Facts:
| Serving Size | 1 sandwich |
| Number of Servings | 1 |
| Energy (kcal) | 310 |
| Total Fat (g) | 9.6 |
| Saturated (g) | 1.5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 503 |
| Total Carbs (g) | 47 |
| Dietary Fiber (g) | 13 |
| Total Sugar (g) | 8.2 |
| Added Sugar (g) | 3 |
| Protein (g) | 11.7 |
| Vitamin D (mcg) | 0 |
| Calcium (mg) | 584.8 |
| Iron (mg) | 5 |
| Potassium (mg) | 509.8 |