We’ve all been there. You walk into the kitchen, you’re starving, and you need to eat ASAP. Well, that’s exactly why I started making this avocado sandwich. Not only is it incredibly quick, but it’s filled with powerhouse greens that will keep you full! And with a soft goat cheese spread and flavorful pesto, it’s also incredibly delicious!
you don’t need much
We’re making this vegetarian sandwich with plenty of avocado, but that’s not all. Did you know arugula is considered a powerhouse vegetable? This means it has an exceptionally dense nutrient makeup. Sprouts are an incredibly healthy food as well! By adding these veggies (plus cucumbers and pesto), we’re packing in the flavor, but also the vitamins and minerals.
Bread: I love to use Dave’s Killer Bread for hearty sandwiches packed with nutrients. If you’re wondering what the healthiest bread for sandwiches is, look for one with lots of fiber and some protein. Cheese: Soft goat cheese spreads easily (a bit like cream cheese) and tastes delicious with the veggies. You could also use an herb flavor for goat cheese or leave this off to make a vegan version. Pesto: Pesto adds that extra zing of flavor! Homemade pesto is best! Leafy Greens: This sandwich uses sprouts and arugula. Alfalfa sprouts are so nutritious and packed with vitamins and minerals! Feeling ambitious? Why not sprout your own legumes?! Cucumber: The trick is to cut the cucumber really thin because we want a lot of cucumber! So much refreshment. Avocado: I like to cut my avocado thin so it spreads all the way across the bread. Try to pick a nice, ripe avocado so it’ll mimic the creamy texture of butter. When you pick it up, gently squeeze it. If it is firm but has some give, then it’s ready to use!
it’s easy to make
These sandwiches are easy to assemble, and they stay together pretty well as long as you use thinly sliced veggies! The whole shebang should take no more than 15 minutes! Step 1: Start With the SaucesSpread goat cheese and pesto onto one side of each slice of bread. This will act as our glue, holding everything in the sandwich. Step 2: Add the VeggiesLayer the sprouts, cucumber, avocado, and arugula onto one of the slices. Step 3: Assemble and ServeTop with the other slice of bread and secure with a toothpick. Serve immediately.
Avocado sandwich variations
You can switch up this veggie sandwich in a few ways. Cheese: If preferred, replace this goat cheese with cream cheese. Cream cheese will have a slightly different flavor, but it has the same consistency that lends itself well to a crunchy sandwich. Greens: Swap arugula with any leafy green, like spinach and kale. You can also keep the arugula and use a mix of greens! If you’re not using arugula, a bit of red onion will provide the same punch. Cucumber: Replace the cucumber with an English cucumber if preferred. This will eliminate the seeds from your sandwich! Go Greek: Add flavors of the Mediterranean by adding sliced kalamata olives, roasted red bell pepper, tomatoes, and balsamic reduction.
plays well with
There’s nothing better than a filled sandwich and chips on the side. Here are some chip options that all pair super well with the avocado cucumber sandwich.
Oven-Baked Carrot Chips: These are crispy and quick to make. Enjoy them dipped in pesto. Homemade Tortilla Chips: Grab some salsa and munch on these easy tortilla chips with your sandwich. Baked Apple Chips: Bake or fry these slightly sweet chips for a sweet and savory pairing.
