Assessment
Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood.
Prep/Cook Time: 10 Minutes, Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 3 tablespoons hummus
- ¼ avocado, mashed
- ½ cup mixed salad greens
- ¼ medium red bell pepper, sliced
- ¼ cup sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
Directions
- Spread one slice of bread with hummus and the other with avocado. Fill the sandwich with greens, bell pepper, cucumber and carrot. Slice in half and serve.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving: 325 Calories, Total Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Fiber: 12 g, Total Sugars: 7 g, Added Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 13 g, Sodium: 407 mg, Potassium: 746 mg, Folate: 171 mcg, Calcium: 108 mg
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