Vegan Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese
Elevate your lunch game with this Vegan Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese—a plant-based masterpiece that’s as flavorful as it is wholesome! Featuring creamy homemade vegan cheese crafted from velvety cashews, nutritional yeast, and a zing of lemon, this recipe layers bold flavors onto hearty slices of toasted whole grain bread. Topped with fresh avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and fragrant basil, each bite is a celebration of vibrant, nutrient-packed ingredients. A drizzle of balsamic glaze and olive oil adds rich depth, while a sprinkle of black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vegan sandwich is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that doesn’t skimp on gourmet appeal. Whether you're serving it for brunch or a casual lunch, this open-faced delight is guaranteed to impress!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 large Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the vegan cheese spread. Place the raw cashews in a bowl and cover them with boiling water. Let them soak for 10 minutes to soften.
Step 2
Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, sea salt, and water. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3
Toast the whole grain bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
Step 4
While the bread is toasting, slice the avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
Step 5
Once the bread is toasted, spread a generous amount of the vegan cheese spread onto each slice.
Step 6
Top with sliced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices.
Step 7
Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze over the toppings.
Step 8
Garnish with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious vegan gourmet open-faced sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (993.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1626.7 |
| Total Fat 98.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1700.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 153.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 43.2g | |
| Protein 54.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 283.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3159.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories