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  • Makes 4 sandwiches

A healthy homemade hummus, which features sauteed carrots and chopped fresh dill, delivers loads of flavor while helping to hold these fresh-and-hearty plant-based sandwiches together. The sliced pepperoncini add a tangy kick. If pepperoncini aren’t your thing, roasted red peppers would also be delicious here.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallot
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 15-oz. can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 8 slices country-style multigrain bread, toasted
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sunflower kernels
  • 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • ¼ cup sliced pickled pepperoncini peppers, drained
  • 2 cups fresh baby kale and/or baby spinach

Instructions

  1. For veggie hummus, in a large skillet combine carrots, shallot, garlic, and ¼ cup water. Bring to simmering. Cover and cook on medium-low about 10 minutes or until carrots are tender. Transfer carrot mixture to a blender or food processor. Add chickpeas and lemon juice. Cover and blend or process until smooth, adding water 1 Tbsp. at a time to reach desired consistency. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in dill and black pepper.
  2. Spread half of the bread slices with hummus. Top with sunflower kernels, cucumber, pepperoncinis, and kale. Top with the remaining bread slices.

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Katie Duckworth4 months ago
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This is my favorite vegan sandwich! The banana peppers, the crunch, the carrot hummus…mmm. Since I rarely have fresh dill, I like to make it with Cajun seasoning.

Millie12 months ago
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Nice recipe, i often make hummus, carrot one may become my fave

Liv1 year ago
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What is the nutrition content per sandwhich?

David1 year ago
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Though a hard-core carnivore, I loved the sandwich. I use sprouted grain bread, add cayenne to the hummus, and load the sandwich with arugula, sprouts, and watercress. Then a little mustard. Fantastic!

Sonia2 years ago
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So stinkin’ good. So stinkin’ quick. So stinkin’ easy. Love it.

Pam2 years ago
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Than you for this refreshing recipe. I am delighted to be introduced to carrot hummus. It is sweet and delicious and no tahini is needed. Instead of dill, I substituted 1/2 tsp of ground cumin and pureed it with the other ingredients. As for pickled pepperoncini, I will save it for starting fires.

Lydia2 years ago
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Perfect for lunch!

Jayne2 years ago
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Searching for a grainy all vegan bread….suggestions please

Connie12 months ago
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I order Simple Kneads bread online. You order 4 loaves and freeze and take out loaves as needed. I keep in the refrigerated. They don’t bake your order until ordered. Ships fast. I love the sourdough,pumpernickel, and their new one cinnamon raisin.

David Uttke1 year ago
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Ezekiel bread is a good choice

Rene1 year ago
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I buy my bread from Aldi. It’s really good – grains, organic.

Erica2 years ago
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Our favorite grainy, vegan bread is the “Squirrely” Sprouted Wheat bread from Silver Hills. Delicious and full of omega-6s.

Jane2 years ago
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Would love to see the nutritional values of these recipes

C2 years ago
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Not a fan of dill. What would be a good sub?
Thanks!

Mary2 years ago
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Load the ingredients into Cronometer.com to get a full breakout of nutrition.

Elizabeth2 years ago
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Instead of dill, maybe ground cumin or Old Bay seasoning.

Tom and Teresa DeHaven2 years ago
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Looks amazingly delicious…will be trying it soon!!!

Shaun2 years ago
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This looks really yummy. I can’t wait to try it.

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Shelli McConnell graduated with a bachelor of science in consumer food science and a minor in journalism from Iowa State University. She began her career as a home economist in the Better Homes & Gardens test kitchen before moving into an editorial position within DotDash Meredith. She has since freelanced for 25 years and has served as an editorial project manager for many books and magazines, including three editions of the Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book. She has also developed thousands of recipes for publications including Forks Over Knives magazine; Eat This, Not That!; Diabetic Living; Better Homes & Gardens; The Magnolia Journal; and more. McConnell loves to entertain and inspire, so when she’s not in her office, she’s usually in her kitchen. Find her on LinkedIn.

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