Ultimate 4-Layer Vegan Sandwich

Yield 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

FOR THE SUN-DRIED TOMATO HEMP BASIL PESTO: (MAKES 1/2 CUP)

1 large garlic clove

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 6)

1/4 cup hulled hemp seeds

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons water

1-2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, to taste

1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

FOR THE SANDWICH:

sprouted-grain bread (or wraps or Bibb lettuce)

2 tablespoons hummus

2 tablespoons Sun-dried Tomato Hemp Basil Pesto (from above)

1/2 avocado, thinly sliced

1-2 thin tomato slices

lettuce

pinch of red pepper flakes

pinch of salt & pepper

Directions

For the pesto: Mince garlic in a food processor. Add the rest of the pesto ingredients and process until the pesto is smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.

Toast the bread in a toaster.

Spread bread with hummus and pesto (one on each). Layer on the avocado, tomato, and lettuce. 

Sprinkle on red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

Slice in half and enjoy!

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