Veggies Dream Cucumber Sandwich

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 14
Healthy and delicious Veggies Dream Cucumber Sandwich recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

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Ingredients

2 slices whole wheat bread or 2 slices rye bread , thick
2 tablespoons cream cheese , softened
6 slices cucumbers
2 tablespoons alfalfa sprouts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1 tomatoes , sliced
1 leaf lettuce ( or spinach )
2 tablespoons pepperoncini peppers , sliced
1/2 avocado , sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
1
Calories
310
Sugar
6g
Fat
21g
The Veggies Dream Cucumber Sandwich is a light and healthy sandwich that is perfect for those who want to incorporate more vegetables into their diet. It is perfect for a refreshing lunch or snack, especially during the summer months when fresh vegetables are abundant. The combination of creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers and sprouts, and tangy red wine vinegar makes this sandwich a delicious and satisfying treat.

Instructions

1.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and red wine vinegar.
2.Spread the softened cream cheese on one side of each bread slice.
3.Layer the cucumber slices over the cream cheese on one slice of bread.
4.Sprinkle the alfalfa sprouts over the cucumbers.
5.Top with sliced tomatoes and lettuce or spinach leaves.
6.Add the sliced pepperoncini peppers and avocado on top of the lettuce.
7.Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the sandwich.
8.Top with the other slice of bread and press down gently.

PROS

This Veggies Dream Cucumber Sandwich is packed with a variety of healthy vegetables, making it a great choice for a light and refreshing lunch or snack.

It is also vegetarian, gluten-free (if using gluten-free bread), and low in calories.

CONS

This sandwich may not be filling enough for some people as it does not contain any protein.

It may also be difficult to take to work or school as the vegetables can make the bread soggy if prepared too far in advance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This sandwich contains a variety of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from the vegetables, such as vitamin C from the tomatoes and cucumbers, fiber from the sprouts, and healthy fats from the avocado.
It is also low in added sugars and contains healthy fats from the olive oil.

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