Sloppy Col Sandwich

Here's another fresh summertime sandwich for you!

Makes 4+ sandwiches

Hummus (see my recipe here or buy/make your own)
1 loaf focaccia or 4 fresh whole wheat rolls (or even just a yummy, grainy whole wheat bread will work fine)
1 ripe avocado
2 roasted red peppers, sliced (see my recipe here or buy/make your own)
1 bunch alfalfa sprouts
2-3 carrots, shredded
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 c. mixed salad greens (optional, this sandwich gets pretty full!)
Sea salt and pepper, to taste

Variations:
Use pesto instead of hummus
Drizzle balsamic vinegar on the veggies
Use egg/less mayo as a spread

YUM!

Avocado & Chickpea Salad Sandwich

If you love guac and you also love humus, you will love this recipe! :)  It tastes very refreshing on a hot summer day!

Makes 3-4 sandwiches

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 large, ripe avocado
1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
2 T chopped green onion
Juice from 1 lime
Sea Salt and Pepper, to taste
Bread (I like whole wheat)
Spinach leaves and other toppings

Mash the beans in a bowl with the avocado.  Add cilantro, onion, and lime juice.  Season with salt and pepper.

Spread on bread and add your toppings.

This spread can also be used as a dip for veggies, crackers, and pita chips.

Mmmmmm.

Spinach-Chickpea Spread

Serves 4

1T EVOO
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
1T + 1t lemon juice
10 oz spinach
salt
1/2 t crushed red pepper flakes
2 t tahini
2 whole wheat 6-inch pitas, halved
1 tomato, sliced

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.  Cook garlic for 1 minute.  Add the beans and lemon juice and cook for 1 minute.  Add spinach, crushed red pepper.

Cover and heat to med-high.  Cook for 4 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Uncover and heat to high.  Cook until lemon juice is evaporated (if not already), about 2 minutes.  Cool.

Pulse the mixture with tahini, 1 t lemon juice, 1/4 t salt - until chunky.

Refrigerate up to 2 days.  When ready to serve, fill pitas with the spread and sliced tomatoes.

Easy, delicious, and fresh for the summer!