Open Face Vegetable Sandwiches Diabetic
Brighten your plate with these vibrant Open Face Vegetable Sandwiches—perfectly crafted for a diabetic-friendly lifestyle! This quick and easy recipe features whole-grain bread as the wholesome base, generously layered with creamy low-sodium hummus, fresh baby spinach, and a medley of crispy cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet red bell peppers. A dollop of zesty mashed avocado, lightly seasoned with lemon juice and black pepper, ties everything together for a deliciously nutritious meal that’s low in sodium and packed with heart-healthy fats. Ready in just 15 minutes, these colorful sandwiches are an ideal choice for a light lunch or snack, combining great taste with smart nutritional choices. They’re as beautiful as they are satisfying—perfect for anyone seeking a healthy and delicious open-faced sandwich option.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole-grain bread slices
- 4 tablespoons Hummus (low-sodium, store-bought or homemade)
- 0.5 medium Cucumber
- 8 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Avocado
- 1 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt (optional, low-sodium)
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
Directions
Step 1
Start by toasting the whole-grain bread slices until golden brown and slightly crisp. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Mash the avocado with a fork and mix in the lemon juice, a pinch of salt (optional), and black pepper.
Step 3
Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
Step 4
Arrange a layer of baby spinach leaves on top of the hummus on each slice.
Step 5
Add the sliced cucumbers, red bell peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes neatly on top of the spinach layer.
Step 6
Finish each sandwich by dolloping a small amount of mashed avocado on top.
Step 7
Serve immediately as an open-faced sandwich. Enjoy this healthy, diabetic-friendly option as a snack or light meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (568.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 560.4 |
| Total Fat 21.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 743.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.2g | |
| Protein 23.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 211.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 7.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1491.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories