Description
This High Protein Avocado White Bean Sandwich is a nutritious and delicious plant-based meal perfect for a quick lunch. Creamy avocado combines with protein-packed cannellini beans, fresh herbs, and zesty lime for a flavorful, satisfying sandwich that’s easy to prepare in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Sandwich Filling
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 scallion, sliced
- 3 quartered marinated artichoke hearts, roughly chopped (plus extra if desired)
- Zest and juice of one small lime or lemon
- 1 chili pepper or 1/2 deseeded jalapeno, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 clove garlic, crushed or finely minced
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 3 tbsp fresh minced dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- 6 slices whole grain bread
- 1 cup green lettuce
- Mustard, as needed
- Cucumber slices, as desired
- Extra marinated artichoke hearts (optional)
Instructions
- Mash the Beans and Avocado: In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed cannellini beans and medium avocado with a pinch of salt and pepper. Using a fork, lightly mash the mixture to your preferred consistency, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add Flavorful Ingredients: Add the scallions, chopped marinated artichoke hearts, finely chopped chili pepper or jalapeno if using, nutritional yeast, crushed garlic, dry oregano, fresh minced dill, and the zest and juice of the lime or lemon to the mashed mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly. Adjust salt and pepper to taste, then set the mixture aside.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread mustard on both slices of whole grain bread. Layer one slice with green lettuce, then generously spread the avocado white bean mash over the greens. Add some extra artichoke hearts and cucumber slices as desired for added crunch and flavor. Top with the second slice of bread to complete the sandwich. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, include the chili pepper or jalapeno; omit for milder flavor.
- Adjust the texture of the mash to your liking by mashing more or less.
- This sandwich is best eaten fresh but can be wrapped and stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this sandwich gluten-free.
- Swap out mustard for your favorite spread like hummus or vegan mayo for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
