Vegetarian Mini Sandwiches

Perfect for picnics, parties, or light lunches, these Vegetarian Mini Sandwiches are bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors. Crafted with wholesome whole grain bread and a creamy, herb-infused spread, these bite-sized delights are layered with crisp cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and crunchy carrot strips, topped with a refreshing leaf of butter lettuce. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is a quick and easy vegetarian appetizer that’s both nutritious and visually appealing. Ideal for both kids and adults, these little sandwiches are a crowd-pleasing way to elevate your snack game.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices Whole grain bread
• 100 grams Cream cheese
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 small Carrot
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
• 4 leaves Butter lettuce

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the cucumber, red bell pepper, and carrot under cold water.

Step 2

Peel and cut the cucumber into thin slices.

Step 3

Remove the seeds and core from the red bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.

Step 4

Peel the carrot and slice it into thin strips or grate it, based on your preference.

Step 5

In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, salt, black pepper, and finely chopped fresh dill. Mix until well blended.

Step 6

Lay out the bread slices on a flat surface. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice of bread.

Step 7

Layer two slices of cucumber on four of the bread slices. Then add red bell pepper strips and carrot strips over the cucumber.

Step 8

Top the vegetables with a leaf of butter lettuce on each of the same four bread slices.

Step 9

Close each sandwich by covering the vegetable-topped slices with the remaining bread slices, cream cheese side down.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each sandwich into four equal triangles to create mini sandwiches.

Step 11

Arrange the mini sandwiches on a serving platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(718.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1091.9

Total Fat 45.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 101mg	0%
Sodium 1883.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 131.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 42.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 426.8mg	0%
Iron 8.2mg	0%
Potassium 1442.7mg	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: 37.1%

Protein: 15.4%

Carbs: 47.5%