Vegan Sandwich - Cooking With Ayeh

Ingredients

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• Whole grain sourdough bread is my favourite type of bread to use for a sandwich. Choosing whole grain is also much higher in protein
• Hummus is used for the bottom spread and is the main protein source. I make my own homemade hummus
• Cucumber, I prefer using Persian or Lebanese cucumbers as they are less watery and nice and crisp
• Tomato is added for freshness. I love using Roma or grape vine tomatoes
• Alfalfa sprouts are added for some crunch, I love them in sandwiches
• Beetroot, I prefer using fresh beetroot and grating it myself so that they are in thin strands. You can meal prep this for a few days to make it faster to make the sandwich on that day
• Lettuce, I love using butter lettuce which is also known as oakleaf lettuce
• Avocado is used for the spread on the second piece of bread. It’s so nice and creamy and replaces the need to add a sauce, butter or mayonnaise. You can use vegan mayo if you prefer
• Make hummus in advance. My fridge always has a container of hummus which is the best snack and spread
• Wash lettuce then dry and place in a container or zip log back with paper towels to absorb any moisture
• Slice tomatoes and cucumber and place in a sealed container. If you keep the slices stuck together in place, this will prevent them from drying out
• Smashed avocado can be made in advance. To help reduce the browning, season with lemon juice and olive oil and keep the pit in the container. It will still lose some colour so if this bothers you, just make it on the day as it doesn’t take much time at all

Instructions

1. If making your own hummus
2. , prepare this first
3. Grate the beetroot using a box grater, my tip is to wear gloves
4. Smash the avocado with a fork and season. Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin slices
5. Toast the sourdough and spread the hummus to one piece
6. Then layer with cucumber, tomato slices and season. Follow with the alfalfa sprouts, grated beetroot, and top with the lettuce leaf
7. Spread the smashed avocado to the other piece of bread. Close the sandwich up and slice in half.
8. Enjoy your fresh and colourful Vegan Sandwich!