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Crisp, fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper are layered between slices of hearty whole wheat bread with a creamy herb spread. A perfect, light sandwich for a wholesome lunch.
For 4 servings
Make the creamy herb spread
Prepare the vegetables
Assemble the sandwiches
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Crisp, fresh vegetables like cucumber, tomato, and bell pepper are layered between slices of hearty whole wheat bread with a creamy herb spread. A perfect, light sandwich for a wholesome lunch.
This american recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 0 calories per serving with 0g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or snack.
Serve the sandwich
Use a vegan cream cheese alternative and a dairy-free plain yogurt for the spread. Ensure your whole wheat bread is certified vegan.
Add a layer of sliced turkey, grilled chicken, or a simple mashed chickpea salad for a significant protein boost.
Substitute the whole wheat bread with your favorite brand of gluten-free bread to make this sandwich suitable for a gluten-free diet.
Slice the vegetables very thinly and cut the crusts off the bread. Use cookie cutters to make fun shapes for an appealing kid's lunch.
To save time, use a pre-made herb and garlic cream cheese spread instead of making your own from scratch.
Whole wheat bread and fresh vegetables provide an excellent source of dietary fiber, which is essential for good digestive health and helps you feel full and satisfied.
Loaded with a variety of fresh vegetables, this sandwich is a good source of essential nutrients like Vitamin C from bell peppers, Vitamin K from lettuce, and potassium from tomatoes.
The complex carbohydrates from the whole wheat bread are digested slowly, providing a steady release of energy to keep you powered through your afternoon without a sugar crash.
Yes, it's a very healthy choice. It's packed with fiber from the whole wheat bread and a variety of vitamins and minerals from the fresh vegetables. Using Greek yogurt in the spread adds protein and reduces the overall fat content compared to using only cream cheese or mayonnaise.
One sandwich has approximately 280-320 calories, depending on the specific brands of bread and cream cheese used. Most of the calories come from the bread and the creamy spread.
This sandwich is best assembled just before serving to prevent the bread from becoming soggy. However, you can prepare the herb spread and chop the vegetables a day in advance. Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for quick assembly.
Hummus, mashed avocado with a squeeze of lime, or a simple pesto spread are all fantastic and healthy alternatives to the cream cheese spread.