Vegan Hummus and Avocado Sandwich

Name: Vegan Avocado and Hummus Sandwich
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 slices whole grain bread, (or bread of choice); 1/2 avocado, (pitted); 2 tablespoons hummus; Leafy greens; Cucumber slices; Tomato slices; Sprouts; Pickled vegetables of choice; Vegan cheese; Mustard

Aug 7, 2019

A simple vegan hummus and avocado sandwich. This sandwich is less of a detailed recipe and more of an idea for a quick and easy lunch that's packed with fiber, healthy fats, and some plant-based protein. You can make this sandwich your own by using any vegetables and fillings you enjoy.

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Looking for a last-minute quick and easy lunch idea? This is one of my go-to easy lunches that’s ready in 5 minutes. This is a versatile “recipe” with many filling options. All you need is 3 ingredients, plus your extra fillings of choice.

Ingredient Notes:

Here’s what you need to make this quick and easy sandwich, plus extra filling ideas:

Bread: Use your favorite bread for sandwiches. I enjoy Silver Hills bread for a high-protein and fiber option that’s local here in British Columbia. Sourdough or other whole grain breads are also great options.
Hummus: This will add creaminess, flavor, fiber, and a little bit of protein. You can use homemade hummus or store-bought. Feel free to use a flavored hummus for variety.
Avocado: This will add more creaminess, plus healthy fats and fiber.
Leafy greens: Use your favorite leafy greens. This could be Romaine, mixed greens, arugula, spinach or even kale.
Other vegetables of choice: Add any other vegetables you enjoy in a sandwich. I highly recommend adding crunchy vegetables to this sandwich for more texture. Sliced cucumbers and pickled veggies (like onions or cabbage) work well. Tomatoes and sprouts are also tasty options.
Cheese: I love adding sliced vegan cheese to this sandwich, but this is optional. This will add more flavor. Daiya and Violife are my go-to options, but use what you enjoy.
Added protein: If you want more protein, feel free to add vegan deli meat, thinly sliced smoked tofu, or mashed white beans in the avocado.

And that’s it! Add the hummus on one slice of bread, the avocado on the other. Fill the sandwich with your chosen ingredients and enjoy. 5 minutes of preparation is all you need.

open hummus and avocado sandwich with greens

More Easy Lunch Ideas:

If you’re looking for more healthy school or work lunch recipes, you can check out my favorite lunchbox recipes.

If you’re looking for homemade hummus recipes check out my classic hummus, lemon sweet pea hummus or beet hummus.

open hummus avocado sandwich from the side

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Vegan Avocado and Hummus Sandwich

Course lunch

Cuisine vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings 1

Ingredients

2 slices whole grain bread, or bread of choice
1/2 avocado, pitted
2 tablespoons hummus

Suggested Fillings

Leafy greens
Cucumber slices
Tomato slices
Sprouts
Pickled vegetables of choice
Vegan cheese
Mustard

Instructions

Toast the bread if desired. If eating later, keep it untoasted.
Spread the hummus on one slice of bread. On the other slice, mash the avocado or slice the avocado and spread the slices on the bread.
Add other sandwich fillings and close the sandwich. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge. This sandwich is best eaten immediately or on the same day.

Notes

For the best results, make sure to add crunchy vegetables in this sandwich to add texture. Otherwise, the sandwich will be soft and much less enjoyable. Cucumbers, pickled veggies (I love adding pickled onions), and/or crunchy lettuce all work well in this sandwich. You can then add other vegetables and fillings for flavor.

Feel free to use different flavors of hummus to your liking.

I like to add vegan cheese in this sandwich for more flavor and texture. I generally use cheese slices for this, like the ones from Daiya or Violife. Skip this if you don’t enjoy vegan cheese.

This may not be for everyone, but I like to add thin slices of smoked tofu sometimes for a little more protein. You could also use vegan deli meat for more protein if you would like. Another option for a little more protein is to mash white beans into the avocado.

If you make this hummus avocado sandwich, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! And if you try this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram!

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I’m Caroline, a registered dietitian based in British Columbia. Here, you’ll find a variety of nourishing vegan recipes, without a side of diet culture

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