Vegetarian Sandwich with Herbed Cream Cheese and Guacamole 🥪
Description
This Vegetarian Sandwich with Herbed Cream Cheese and Guacamole is an absolute delight, marrying the creamy richness of herbed cream cheese and guacamole with the freshness of red onion, tomatoes, and cucumbers. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for a satisfying lunch or snack, and it’s kid-friendly too!
- Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Vegetable, Kid Friendly, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
- Aggregated Rating: 5 ⭐
- Review Count: Not Available
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 775.5
- Fat Content: 44.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 26.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 134.9mg
- Sodium Content: 934.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 53.2g
- Fiber Content: 5.6g
- Sugar Content: 5.2g
- Protein Content: 40.5g
Ingredients
- 3 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp mixed herbs
- 2 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed (for guacamole)
Instructions
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prepare Herbed Cream Cheese: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the mixed herbs. Spread this mixture generously on one slice of the toasted whole wheat bread. |
| 2 | Layer Veggies: Lay a single layer of thinly sliced cucumber on top of the herbed cream cheese, followed by another layer of veggies. For added flavor and texture, consider layering mushrooms on top of the cucumber. |
| 3 | Add Swiss Cheese: Place two slices of Swiss cheese on top of the veggies, then cover with another slice of toasted bread. |
| 4 | Layer More Veggies: Add another two layers of veggies, such as thinly sliced tomato and red onion. Top with two more slices of Swiss cheese. |
| 5 | Final Touch: Finish off your sandwich with a generous layer of alfalfa sprouts. |
| 6 | Spread Guacamole: Spread the mashed avocado (guacamole) on the final slice of toasted bread, then place it on top of the sprouts to form a triple-layer sandwich. |
| 7 | Serve: Slice the sandwich diagonally and serve immediately. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures in every bite! |
Notes
- Feel free to customize your sandwich with your favorite veggies or additional toppings such as sliced olives or roasted bell peppers.
- You can also experiment with different types of bread, such as whole grain or sourdough, for added variety.
- This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh but can also be packed for lunches or picnics. Just be sure to keep it refrigerated until ready to eat.
