Easy Veggie Sandwich with Green Hummus

These Easy Veggie Sandwiches with Green Hummus are quick to make and perfect for your summer picnics, pool parties, outdoor adventures, and more! They also make a healthy work lunch, giving you something to look forward to. When you’re craving veggies and want something fresh and healthy, this vegetarian sandwich is the perfect choice.

I love hummus because it elevates any dish, whether it’s a mezze platter, a burger, or a simple sandwich like this one. The green hummus in this recipe combines fresh herbs and spices, creating a minty, citrusy taste that’s both refreshing and delicious.

To make this green hummus, blend chickpeas, tahini, fresh herbs, and aromatics until smooth. (recipe below). This hummus adds a unique, vibrant flavour to your sandwich, setting it apart from the classic version.

To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous layer of green hummus on your favourite bread. Add a mix of crunchy vegetables like cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots. Customize with avocado slices, sprouts, or pickled onions for extra flavour and texture. For an open sandwich, lightly toast the bread and top it with hummus and your choice of veggies.

This green hummus isn’t just for sandwiches; it’s also a fantastic dip for crudités, pita, or crackers. Enjoy this easy, tasty sandwich and elevate your lunch or picnic with a fresh, vibrant twist.

Step by Step Pictures and Instructions for Making Green Hummus:

Assemble and Prep all the Ingredients :

1. Drain the chickpeas and reserve the liquid.
2. Wash the chickpeas and set them aside.
3. Gather the tahini, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.

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Blend the Ingredients:

• Add the chickpeas, tahini, fresh herbs, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil to a high-powered blender or food processor.
• Pulse until the mixture is well combined. Add some of the reserved chickpea liquid if you want a softer hummus.

Achieve the Right Consistency:

• Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl.
• Blend for 3-4 minutes or until you achieve a fine consistency.

Serve:

• If serving as a dip, pour the hummus into a serving bowl.
• Garnish with olive oil, pine nuts, and pickled onions.

Assembling the Sandwich:

• Spread a generous layer of green hummus on your favourite bread.
• Add a mix of crunchy vegetables like cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes, and carrots.
• Customise with avocado slices, sprouts, or pickled onions for extra flavour and texture.

Make an Open Sandwich:

• For an open sandwich, lightly toast the bread.
• Top it with hummus and your choice of veggies.

Helpful Tips and tricks to Make Easy Veggie Sandwich with Green Hummus:

• Choose fresh ingredients: Use fresh vegetables and herbs to add crunch and flavour to your sandwich. Opt for ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, and any other veggies you enjoy.
• Customise your hummus: Experiment with different variations of hummus to suit your taste preferences. Try adding roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or roasted garlic for extra flavour.
• Adjust hummus consistency: If your hummus is too thick, add a little water or olive oil to thin it out to your desired consistency. This will make it easier to spread on your bread and create a more enjoyable sandwich.
• Toast your bread: Toasting your bread lightly adds extra texture and prevents it from becoming soggy when you spread the hummus and add toppings.
• Layer ingredients thoughtfully: Layer your ingredients thoughtfully to ensure even distribution of flavours and textures. Start with a generous layer of hummus as the base, then add your favourite vegetables and any additional toppings.
• Make Ahead for Convenience: Prepare your hummus and chop your veggies ahead of time for quick and easy sandwich assembly. Store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge until you’re ready to build your sandwich.

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Easy Veggie Sandwich with Green Hummus

Serves: 1.5 Cups Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 2 voted )

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Ingredients

For Hummus:

• 400 grams canned chickpeas
• ½ cup coriander
• ½ cup mint leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
• 1 green chilli, roughly chopped
• ¼ cup tahini
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 2.5 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt

For Sandwich:

• Sourdough Bread or any other bread of your choice
• Coriander and mint hummus
• Lettuce leaves
• Cucumber, thinly slices
• Carrots, julienned
• Red Onions, thin rounds 

method

For Hummus:

1. Drain the chickpeas and reserve the liquid . Wash the chickpeas and keep aside.
2. Add all the ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor and pulse until well combined. Add more of the chickpeas water if you want a softer hummus. 
3. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl and blend  for 3-4 minutes or until you achieve a fine consistency. 
4. If serving as a dip, pout it into a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, pine nuts and pickled onions.

For Sandwich:

1. Lightly toast the sourdough bread. Spread hummus generously onto each slice of toasted bread.
2. Top one slice with cucumber, lettuce, carrots and onions. Place the second piece of bread hummus-side down on top.

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