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Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich

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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!  

  • Calories 533
  • Protein 21g
  • Dietary Fiber 18g

If you love this recipe, you may also want to try my Vegan Chicken Breakfast Sandwich and Vegan Breakfast Bagel Sandwich!

COURSE: Lunch, Main Course, Entree, Dinner
CUISINE: Italian, American, Picnic, Brunch
NUTRITIONAL FACTS: (Per 2 Cups)

Vegan Protein 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!

Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich
Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich
Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich
Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich
Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich
Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich
Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich

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Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich

Vegan Protein Pesto Sandwich

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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 AeroGarden 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
cooking time
30 Minutes
servings
4-6
total time
40 Minutes

Equipment

  • Spoons

  • Pan

  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 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)

  • Smashed Cooked Chickpeas (1 Cup)

  • Creamy Protein Pesto (⅓ Cup)

  • 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

Instructions

1
In a food processor or blender, combine plain hummus, fresh basil, fresh arugula, garlic, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. As you are processing, add oil or vegetable broth to make it creamy.
2
In a medium bowl combine creamy Pesto sauce with some smashed cooked chickpeas, and combine them together until the smashed chickpeas are fully coated and covered in sauce.
3
Slice your bread of choice and toast it with a spread of the creamy pesto sauce. As you are toasting your bread, halfway through, add on sliced plant-based mozzarella cheese, and let the cheese melt, bubble, and brown on your bread.
4
Build the sandwich with sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, sliced jalapeños, a healthy helping of the pesto, smashed chickpeas, fresh greens on top, and a sprinkle of Indian black salt.
5
Sing your song. Do your dance. Speak your truth and enjoy the Perfect Pesto Sandwich!
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