Veggie and Cilantro Hummus Sandwiches Recipe
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Veggie and Cilantro Hummus Sandwiches

"I recreated this deliciously refreshing vegetable sandwich from my favorite bakery. The cool crispness is perfect anytime of the year!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained, rinsed
  • 1/8 cup tahini
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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  • 4 slices bread
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2/3 cup shredded lettuce

Directions

  1. To prepare the cilantro hummus, place the garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, and paprika into a blender. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of water, lemon juice, and the cilantro. Puree until smooth, and set aside.
  2. Whisk together 1/4 cup of water, vinegar, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, sugar, 1 pinch of salt, and sesame oil in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved. Add the cucumber, tomato, and red onion. Toss to coat the vegetables in the dressing.
  3. Spread two slices of bread with the cilantro hummus, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Top with shredded lettuce and the vegetable mixture. Pour on additional dressing to taste, and top with the remaining slice of bread.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 601 | Total Fat: 24.9g | Cholesterol: 17mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2008 by The Messy Cook   view full review
FROM THE RECIPE MAKER: You may also substitute unmarinaded sliced avocados in the place of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2008 by Seattle Dad Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Found the hummus to be a far too salty. Had to add tahini, oil, lemon juice to cut it. I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2010 by Maggie   view full review
Hummus was the only thing that I made, I didn't mean to revamp the recipe, but the main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2009 by xiaocupcake   view full review
This was rather bland hummus. I added more cilantro and paprika, but it still was salty and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by nat   view full review
Yummy! Great fillng lunch! I did leave the tahini and feta cheese off, to make a lower fat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2008 by veggiegreengirl   view full review
Very reminiscent of "p-bread". I didn't really change anything, except I did the marinated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by robertll   view full review
I only made the hummus but it was wonderful! Better than the cilantro hummus I buy at Whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2010 by mamajean Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
this is just like penera's veggy sandwich but the cucumbers are marinated. you could make this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2009 by DEZIREE   view full review
I make just the hummus and always have some on hand around our house. We eat it on a rgular...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2008 by DetectiveL   view full review
The sandwich is great, though I used a little less red wine vinegar for the dressing (just my...

 

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