Showing posts with label Lunch. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lunch. Show all posts

18 July 2015

Toasted Vegan Sandwiches



Ingredients

2 tbsp hummus (click here for my recipe)
8 basil leaves
10 spinach leaves
1 tomato sliced
8 pitted kalamata olives
1 tsp vegan butter
4 slices or multi-grain bread


Method

1. Spread 4 bread slices with butter (spread on top and bottom of each slice).
2. Spread hummus onto 2 slices of bread.
3. Place tomato slices on top of hummus.
4. Place spinach and basil leaves on top of tomato.
5. Place olives on top of spinach and basil.
6. Place the two other slices of bread on top of the two slices that have toppings.
7. Grill in sandwich toaster until golden brown.



Notes

Makes 2
Great for work, uni or school
Good way to get in your greens


Vanessa X ( @vanessagoesvegan )

Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta



Ingredients

1/2 avocado
1/2 bunch parsley
1/2 bunch basil
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 pinch chili flakes
Lemon juice (1/2 lemon)

100 grams of cooked pasta


Method

1. Place ingredients in food processor and blend until creamy.
2. Add to cooked pasta.


Notes

Can add olive oil instead of lemon juice
Can add 5 cashew nuts or pecans for more of a 'pesto' flavor
Can add nutritional yeast for 'cheese' flavor


Vanessa X ( @vanessagoesvegan )