Creamy Italian Pastina Recipe
This quick and easy pastina recipe uses butter, cheese and broth for a quick, simple and comforting meal. Perfect for little kids and adults!
Read MoreCucumber Avocado Tomato Sandwich
Drescription
This tomato, cucumber and avocado sandwich is the perfect light and easy lunch. With a few fresh ingredients, you can have a satisfying meal in just 10 minutes. Creamy avocado and hummus provide plant-based protein and healthy fats, while juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers bring refreshing crunch and flavor. Layer it all on whole-grain bread for an extra boost of fiber, and you’ve got a quick and wholesome sandwich at the ready!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup plain hummus
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1½ teaspoons honey mustard
- 2 thin slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
- 1 (1-ounce) slice sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ small tomato, thinly sliced
- ¼ medium avocado, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup alfalfa sprouts
- ¼ cup thinly sliced english cucumber
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
- pinch of salt
Directions
- Stir ¼ cup hummus, 1 tablespoon dill and 1½ teaspoons honey mustard together in a small bowl until well combined. Spread the hummus mixture on 1 side of each of 2 toast slices. Layer 1 cheese slice, tomato slices, avocado slices, ¼ cup alfalfa sprouts, ¼ cup cucumber and 1 tablespoon red onion over the hummus on 1 toast slice; sprinkle with salt. Top with the remaining toast slice, hummus-side down. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally.
