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California-Grown Veggie Sandwich and Pistachio Basil Sandwich Spread

Meg van der Kruik
Our California-Grown Veggie Sandwich is easy to make and packed with vibrant fresh ingredients like leafy greens, avocados, and pistachios.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Soaking time 30 minutes
Course Dressing, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 404 kcal

Equipment

  • a very sharp knife, mandoline, or a vegetable peeler with teeth for shredding.
  • Blender

Ingredients
 
 

Pistachio Basil Sandwich Spread

  • 1 cup raw pistachios soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes, drained and rinsed
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds and ribs removed
  • 1 cup warm vegetable broth
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup flat leaf parsley leave and stems
  • ½ cup shredded Tuscan kale
  • 1 medium-sized clove garlic peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • kosher salt and ground coarsely ground black pepper to taste

California-Grown Veggie Sandwich

  • 1 small head red cabbage shredded thinly
  • 5 ounces arugula or other leafy greens
  • 3 large carrots shredded thinly
  • 3 small seedless cucumbers sliced thin
  • 2 green onions halved, white parts removed if desired, then sliced very thin lengthwise
  • 1 red bell pepper seed removed, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 large avocado pit and peel removed, sliced
  • prepared Pistachio Basil Sandwich Spread or other deisred sandwich spread
  • slices of bread any variety

Instructions
 

To make the Pistachio Basil Sandwich Spread

  • Place all of the ingredients in the order listed into a high powered blender. Blend until completely smooth. Use immediately or store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

To make the California-Grown Veggie Sandwich

  • Toast bread if desired and spread with a hearty amount of Pistachio Basil Sandwich Spread.
  • Layer the prepared vegetables onto one slice of the bread one at a time, sprinkling with a very small amount of salt and pepper over each layer.
    Top with the other slice of bread and serve immediatley.

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Nutrition

Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 339mgPotassium: 1129mgFiber: 12gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 8769IUVitamin C: 128mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 5mg
Keyword avocado, basil, Carrot, cucumber, green onions, leafy greens, lunch, Pistachio, plant based, sandwich, vegan caramel, veggie burger, veggie sandwich
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