Healthy Cream Cheese and Sunflower Seed Sandwiches

Delightfully fresh and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Healthy Cream Cheese and Sunflower Seed Sandwiches make for a quick and nutritious lunch idea. Featuring creamy low-fat cream cheese, crunchy unsalted sunflower seeds, and vibrant layers of cucumber, grated carrot, and fresh spinach, all nestled between slices of hearty whole grain bread, this sandwich offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The optional light toasting of the bread adds an irresistible crispness, while a dash of salt and black pepper subtly enhances the veggie-forward taste. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this recipe is ideal for busy weekdays or light meals on the go. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this sandwich is as satisfying as it is nourishing!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices Whole grain sandwich bread
• 4 tablespoons Low-fat cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted sunflower seeds
• 0.5 pieces Cucumber
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by lightly toasting the slices of whole grain sandwich bread for additional texture (optional).

Step 2

Spread 1 tablespoon of low-fat cream cheese evenly on one side of each slice of bread.

Step 3

Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of unsalted sunflower seeds over the cream cheese on each slice to add a nutty crunch.

Step 4

Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds. Wash, peel, and grate the carrot using a box grater.

Step 5

On two slices of bread with cream cheese and sunflower seeds, layer the fresh spinach leaves evenly, followed by cucumber slices and grated carrot.

Step 6

Sprinkle a pinch of salt and black pepper over the vegetables for seasoning.

Step 7

Place the remaining slices of bread on top of each assembled sandwich, cream cheese side down, and press gently to secure.

Step 8

Cut each sandwich in half diagonally for easy eating, and serve immediately. Enjoy your healthy cream cheese and sunflower seed sandwiches!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(417.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	561.7

Total Fat 22.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20.3mg	0%
Sodium 1408.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.6g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 23.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 357.4mg	0%
Iron 6.6mg	0%
Potassium 873.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.8%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 47.6%