Rainbow Sandwich Recipe
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The Rainbow Sandwich is a delightful and nutritious meal that brings color and flavor to your plate. This sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or a fun snack, with fresh, crunchy vegetables layered between slices of whole-grain bread.
The vibrant colors of red bell peppers, grated carrots, yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, avocados, red cabbage, and baby spinach create a visually appealing and tasty dish. Enhanced with different hummus flavors, this sandwich looks attractive and provides a range of nutrients, making it a wholesome and satisfying choice for any time of the day.
Rainbow Sandwich Recipe
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of whole-grain bread
- 1/2 cup hummus (divided into portions for different colors)
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced red bell peppers
- 3 slices tomato
- 1/4 cup sliced yellow bell peppers
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced avocados
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup baby spinach leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Grate the carrots and thinly slice the red bell peppers, yellow bell peppers, cucumbers, avocados, and red cabbage.
- Divide the hummus into three portions.
- Add a small amount of grated carrots to one portion of hummus to make it orange.
- Add a small amount of blended red bell peppers to another portion of hummus to make it red.
- Leave the last portion of hummus plain, or add a small amount of blended spinach for a green color.
- Lay out the slices of whole-grain bread on a clean surface.
- Spread a thin layer of plain hummus on one side of each slice.
- On two slices, layer the vegetables in the order of the rainbow: red bell peppers, orange carrots, yellow bell peppers, tomato, cucumbers, avocados, red cabbage, and baby spinach leaves.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the remaining slices of bread on top of the vegetable layers, hummus side down.
- Cut each sandwich in half, if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy this Rainbow Sandwich.
