Summer Veggie Sandwiches

Name: Summer Veggie Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 8 slices whole wheat bread; 1 small cucumber, sliced; 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1 large tomato, sliced; 4 lettuce leaves; 3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A few ingredients make for a standout sandwich perfect for lunch or supper. Add bacon or turkey if you prefer. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 slices whole wheat bread
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 large tomato, sliced
4 lettuce leaves
3/4 cup sliced pepperoncini
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and mashed

Directions

Spread cream cheese over four slices of bread; layer with cucumber and sprouts. Combine oil and vinegar; drizzle over sprouts. Layer with tomato, lettuce and pepperoncini. Spread avocado over remaining bread; place over top.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 356 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 360mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein.

A few ingredients make for a standout sandwich perfect for lunch or supper. Add bacon or turkey if you prefer. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona

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