Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich
Ever made fresh Pesto with Hummus? Well now you know what you’ve got to do! Make this perfect protein-packed Sandwich loaded with beautiful Basil I picked from my www.aerogarden.com right here in my kitchen, vegan Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and (my favorite bean ever!) smashed Chickpeas. 💪🏽 What’s glorious about this recipe is that you can serve the magical Pesto + smashed Chickpea mixture on top of salads, with chips, in lettuce wraps, tortillas, and more!
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 30 Minutes
SERVINGS: 4-6 Servings
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 2 Cups)
Calories 533
Protein 21g
Dietary Fiber 18g
COURSE: Lunch, Main Course, Entree, Dinner
CUISINE: Italian, American, Picnic, Brunch
KEYWORDS: Pesto, vegan pesto, fresh pesto, nut-free, sandwich, pesto sandwich
WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS VEGAN PESTO SANDWICH: Make this perfect protein-packed Sandwich loaded with beautiful Basil I picked from my www.aerogarden.com (USE MY AFFILIATE LINK: https://www.aerogarden.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=text_link&utm_content=indoor_herb_garden&cid=cj) right here in my kitchen, vegan Mozzarella, Tomatoes, and (my favorite bean ever!) smashed Chickpeas. 💪🏽 What’s glorious about this recipe is that you can serve the magical Pesto + smashed Chickpea mixture on top of salads, with chips, in lettuce wraps, tortillas, and more!
Recipe
PREP TIME: 10 Minutes
COOK TIME: 30 Minutes
SERVINGS: 4-6 Servings
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 2 Cups)
Calories 533g
Protein 21g
Dietary Fiber 18g
COURSE: Lunch, Main Course, Entree, Dinner
CUISINE: Italian, American, Picnic, Brunch
KEYWORDS: Pesto, vegan pesto, fresh pesto, nut-free, sandwich, pesto sandwich
INGREDIENTS:
CREAMY PROTEIN PESTO:
Plain Hummus (½ Cup)
Fresh Basil (2 Cups)
Fresh Arugula (2 Cups)
Minced Garlic (3 Tbs)
Nutritional Yeast (¼ Cup)
Lemon Juice (3 Tbs)
Salt to Taste
Oil or Vegetable Broth (Add to make the Pesto more creamy) (2-4 Tbs)
🔥PROCESS OR BLEND TOGETHER
PERFECT PESTO SANDWICH:
Smashed Cooked Chickpeas (1 Cup)
Creamy Protein Pesto (⅓ Cup)
🔥 SMASH AND MIX TOGETHER UNTIL WELL COMBINED
SLICE AND ADD IN:
Vegan Mozzarella or Avocado Slices (½ Cup)
Sliced Tomatoes (4-6 Slices)
Sliced Cucumbers (5-8 Slices)
Sliced Jalapeños (4-8 Slices)
Fresh Greens (¼ Cup)
Indian Black Salt and Pepper to Taste
Gluten-Free Bread or Bread of Choice
🔥TOAST THE BREAD WITH PROTEIN PESTO + VEGAN CHEESE ON IT AND THEN ADD IN ALL OF THE INGREDIENTS TO MAKE THE SANDWICH.
