Dairy-Free Pesto Sandwich
Brighten up your lunch routine with this vibrant Dairy-Free Pesto Sandwich, a savory, plant-based delight that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. Featuring a creamy, homemade pesto made from fresh basil, raw cashews, nutritional yeast, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this recipe skips the dairy without compromising on taste. Layered between slices of toasted whole grain bread, you'll find a medley of crisp cucumber, juicy tomato, buttery avocado, and a handful of mixed greens, making every bite a refreshing yet satisfying experience. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegan sandwich is perfect for a wholesome on-the-go lunch or a light dinner option. Whether you're dairy-free or just looking for a unique twist on the classic pesto sandwich, this recipe promises bold flavor and wholesome ingredients in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 2 units Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
- 4 units Whole grain bread slices
- 1 unit Tomato
- 0.5 unit Cucumber
- 1 unit Avocado
- 1 cup Mixed greens
Directions
Step 1
Start by making the dairy-free pesto. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, raw cashews, garlic cloves, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Pulse several times until the ingredients are reasonably combined.
Step 2
With the food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil through the top opening. Continue processing until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 3
Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin rounds. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice the flesh into strips.
Step 4
Toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired level of crispness.
Step 5
Spread a generous layer of the dairy-free pesto on each slice of toasted bread.
Step 6
On two of the bread slices, layer the mixed greens, tomato slices, cucumber slices, and avocado slices evenly.
Step 7
Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, pesto side down.
Step 8
Use a sharp knife to cut the sandwiches in half, place them on a plate, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (824.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2004.1 |
| Total Fat 163.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 13.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2928.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 108.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.0g | |
| Protein 41.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 274.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2386.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories