Vegetarian Club with a North African Accent

Elevate your sandwich game with this bold and flavorful Vegetarian Club with a North African Accent. Featuring layers of crispy harissa-spiced chickpeas, creamy crumbled feta, and tangy preserved lemon, this club sandwich is a vibrant twist on a classic. Nestled on toasted slices of crusty bread, the filling is further enriched with fresh veggies like cucumber, tomato, and arugula, and finished with a zesty Greek yogurt and garlic sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch or dinner that doesn’t compromise on flavor. Packed with protein, spice, and a medley of textures, it’s a globally inspired vegetarian delight that’s both hearty and refreshing.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 4 slices Crusty bread (e.g., ciabatta or sourdough)
• 1 cup Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon Harissa paste
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 Preserved lemon, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 0.5 Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Arugula or baby spinach
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas, harissa paste, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the chickpeas are coated in the harissa and lightly crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until well combined to make the yogurt sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

Lightly toast the slices of bread until golden and crisp.

Step 4

Spread a generous layer of the yogurt sauce on two slices of bread.

Step 5

Start layering: add a handful of arugula or baby spinach, sliced cucumbers, and tomatoes on top of the yogurt sauce.

Step 6

Divide the harissa chickpeas between the sandwiches and spread evenly. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and chopped preserved lemon for a burst of flavor.

Step 7

Place the remaining slices of bread on top to complete the sandwiches. Optionally, press down slightly to secure the layers.

Step 8

Slice each sandwich diagonally and serve immediately. Enjoy your Vegetarian Club with a North African Accent!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(872.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1577.0

Total Fat 68.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 106.1mg	0%
Sodium 4983.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 61.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 880.9mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1321.5mg	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: 38.4%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 46.3%