Heart Healthy Sandwiches

Elevate your lunchtime routine with these Heart Healthy Sandwiches, a vibrant and nutritious option packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. Built on a foundation of toasty whole grain bread, these sandwiches feature creamy mashed avocado seasoned with lemon juice, a hint of salt, and black pepper for a zesty kick. Layered with fresh spinach, crisp cucumber, juicy tomato slices, and a generous spread of velvety hummus, every bite is a celebration of heart-healthy ingredients. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties it all together, adding a dose of beneficial fats and a luxurious finish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, these sandwiches are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that supports your wellness journey. Whether enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack, they’re a flavorful way to nourish your heart and delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 slices Whole grain bread
• 2 medium Avocado
• 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 large Tomato
• 0.5 cup Hummus
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by toasting the slices of whole grain bread lightly, if desired, for added texture and flavor.

Step 2

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper, then mash until smooth but slightly chunky.

Step 3

Wash and dry the spinach leaves thoroughly.

Step 4

Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly into rounds.

Step 5

Slice the tomato into thin rounds as well.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of hummus on one side of each slice of bread.

Step 7

On half of the bread slices, spread a generous amount of the mashed avocado mixture over the hummus layer.

Step 8

Top the avocado with a handful of spinach leaves, followed by a layer of cucumber slices, and a layer of tomato slices.

Step 9

Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the vegetables for added heart-healthy fats.

Step 10

Place the second slice of bread on top of each prepared sandwich, hummus side down. Press gently to hold the layers together.

Step 11

Slice each sandwich diagonally if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1098.1 grams (1098.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1660

Total Fat 89.80g	115%
Saturated Fat 13.30g	67%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3850mg	167%
Total Carbohydrate 176.80g	64%
Dietary Fiber 48.50g	173%
Total Sugars 36.90g
Protein 52.20g	104%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436mg	34%
Iron 13mg	74%
Potassium 3216mg	68%

*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: 46.9%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 41.0%