Keep It Green Sandwich Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Blender or food processor
- 1 Toaster or grill pan
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Spreading knife
Ingredients
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 avocado, ripe
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 handful fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup alfalfa sprouts (optional)
- ¼ cup green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Green Pesto Spread:
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Green Pesto Spread:
- In a blender or food processor, combine the basil leaves, parsley leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese (if using), and lemon juice.
- Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
- With the blender or processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set the pesto aside.
2. Prepare the Sandwich:
- Toast the slices of whole-grain bread until golden brown, either in a toaster or on a grill pan.
- While the bread is toasting, slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a small bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Once the bread is toasted, spread the mashed avocado evenly on one side of each slice.
- On two of the avocado-covered slices, spread a generous layer of the green pesto.
3. Assemble the Sandwich:
- Layer the spinach leaves, cucumber slices, green bell pepper slices, shredded carrots, and alfalfa sprouts (if using) on top of the pesto spread.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the veggies.
- Top with the remaining avocado-covered bread slices.
- Press down gently on the sandwich to hold everything together.
4. Serve:
- Cut each sandwich in half diagonally.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
This Keep It Green Sandwich is a refreshing and nutritious choice, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. The creamy avocado pairs beautifully with the vibrant green pesto, while the fresh vegetables add crunch and flavor.