The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich
on May 13, 2016, Updated Sep 26, 2024
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The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich piled high with veggies and sprouts, loaded with creamy hummus, and held together with sturdy whole grain bread. Meatless sandwiches never looked so good!
Whether you’re vegetarian or just tired of the endless ham or turkey sandwiches, a Hummus and Veggie Sandwich is a delicious way to get out of a rut. Plus, you can’t go wrong by eating a pile of vegetables in the middle of the day.
This sandwich would be perfect with a side of Homemade Sweet Potato Fries or some Air Fryer Potato Chips and a little Dixie Salad for dessert.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A delicious lunch that comes together in minutes.
- Easy to customize to your preferences or dietary needs.
- Packed with nutrition thanks to the hummus and veggies.
Recipe Ingredients
- Whole-grain sandwich bread: You can use store-bought or homemade sandwich bread.
- Hummus: Any brand or flavor will work. I used the Sabra brand, but you could also make homemade hummus
- Fresh spinach
- Carrot
- Tomato
- Avocado
- Red onion
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Salt and pepper
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make The Ultimate Hummus and Vegetable Sandwich
Step #1. Wash and slice or grate the veggies (spinach, carrot, tomato, avocado, red onion, sprouts).
Step #2. Add a thick layer of hummus to each slice of bread.
Step #3. Layer spinach, grated carrot, tomato, avocado, red onion, and sprouts on two slices of bread. Add salt and pepper.
Step #4. Place the second slice of bread, hummus side down, on top of the veggies. Slice and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Hummus is made with chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and salt. It’s blended to create a smooth texture. Check out Six Quick and Easy Hummus Lunch Boxes and Simple DIY Hummus Platter for more hummus inspo.
Yes! They are a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Chickpeas are high in protein and keep that digestive system moving.
Maybe. Be sure to check that the bread that you’re using is dairy-free. Otherwise, the rest of the ingredients are naturally dairy-free.
Yes! You can use gluten-free sandwich bread. Also, if you’re using store-bought hummus, make sure that it doesn’t include gluten. Hummus usually doesn’t contain gluten but you never know with the unique flavor combinations out there.
Expert Tips
- An easy way to change up the flavor of this is to switch up the type of hummus – Roasted Garlic, Chipotle, and Spinach and Artichoke would all be good.
- Feel free to customize this sandwich however you like – don’t like red onions? Leave them off. Want to add some cheese? Do it!
- If you want to make this sandwich ahead of time, prepare the individual ingredients in advance and then assemble the sandwich when you’re going to eat it – so the bread doesn’t get soggy.
- Slice avocado last to prevent browning while preparing the other ingredients
How to Serve and Store The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich
Lentil soup, butternut squash soup, or pea soup are a delicious side dish to this sandwich. Homemade sweet potato, or potato chips are a perfect crunchy side. Add homemade pickles for a tangy, briny flavor in your meal. Pair with a fresh green smoothie for an extra dose of veggies.
Assemble the sandwich just before eating, as it tends to get soggy quickly. If necessary, store individual ingredients separately and assemble when ready to eat. This sandwich is not ideal for freezing due to the fresh vegetables and hummus, which can make the bread soggy after thawing. Instead, prepare the ingredients and freeze hummus separately, then build the sandwich fresh.
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The Ultimate Hummus and Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients
- 4 pieces hearty whole grain sandwich bread
- Hummus, I like all things Sabra, chipotle, traditional, and roasted garlic are all great choices
- Fresh spinach leaves
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 4 large ripe tomato slices
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all your ingredients by washing and slicing or grating. You can toast the bread if you like in a toaster or leave it untoasted.
- Add a thick layer of hummus to the inside all each piece of bread. On two pieces of bread add a thin layer of fresh spinach leaves. Top with grated carrot, then tomato slices, add some salt and pepper to the tomato slices, then add avocado, then red onion, then alfalfa sprouts.
- Add the second piece of bread, hummus side down. Slice in half and serve right away.
Notes
- Sabra is a great brand of hummus but homemade hummus would also be delicious on this sandwich.
- You can change the flavor of this sandwich easily by changing the flavor of the hummus you use.
- To make this sandwich vegan, check that the bread and hummus you’re using is vegan.
- This sandwich is best eaten right away because the bread tends to get soggy from absorbing some of the moisture in the hummus if it sits too long.
How many calories ?
I did it…..bought some Sabra pine nut hummus. Forgot the chips…grrrr…may have to try a sandwich instead! I better get the sprouts growing cuz that makes it sound super yummy!
Do both, do both!
That sandwich looks excellent!
First, love the Indiana cutting board. Second, I’ve never thought about putting hummus on a sandwich…it just makes perfect delicious sense! Thanks for opening my eyes yet again to another amazing idea.