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    Published: Mar 22, 2016 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Stephanie McKercher, RDN · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

    Favorite Sweet Potato Hummus Sandwich

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    If you're anything like me, the official start of spring means its time to start thinking about hiking, camping, picnics, and all other wonderful warm weather activities. (And more importantly, what to eat during them.)  This Sweet Potato Hummus Sandwich is a great place to start.

    This sweet potato hummus sandwich is a convenient and transportable plant-based lunch that the entire family will love. Vegan, whole grain, and plant-based!

    Today I want to share my favorite healthy vegan sandwich with you. Its my favorite portable meal that just so happens to be made with only 7 ingredients, making it perfect for this month's The Recipe Redux challenge.

    This sweet potato hummus sandwich is a convenient and transportable plant-based lunch that the entire family will love. Vegan, whole grain, and plant-based!

    I think its a pretty big misconception that vegans and vegetarians can't take part in sandwich fun. I've worked with so many people who wanted to eat less meat but were perplexed as to what they would have in place of their cold cut sandwich for lunch everyday.

    Luckily, there are tons of meatless sandwich options - all of them brimming with yummy flavors that go way beyond your standard meat and cheese sandwich.

    This sweet potato hummus sandwich is a convenient and transportable plant-based lunch that the entire family will love. Vegan, whole grain, and plant-based!

    This sweet potato hummus sandwich is a convenient and transportable plant-based lunch that the entire family will love. Vegan, whole grain, and plant-based!

    They key to making a great veggie sandwich is (like all other meals) including variety and a balance of healthy carbohydrates/fiber, protein, and healthy fats.

    To start, a high quality, whole grain bread. I used whole grain sourdough. Look for one without too much added sugar if you can.

    For more healthy carbohydrates, I like including a starchy vegetable like roasted sweet potato. Beyond adding the delicious sweet flavor I can't get enough of, sweet potatoes also provide fiber and antioxidants like beta carotene.

    Next, protein. My go-to source of sandwich protein is hummus/bean spread. Use store-bought or take 5 minutes to make your own. (I like to make a batch on Sundays to use all week long on sandwiches and as a dip with vegetables and crackers.)

    Then, healthy fats. Specifically, my favorite - avocado. In my opinion, the best way to get the creamy texture without dairy. Avo is also filled with healthy, monounsaturated fats and provides long-lasting energy.

    This sweet potato hummus sandwich is a convenient and transportable plant-based lunch that the entire family will love. Vegan, whole grain, and plant-based!

    Finished off with some fresh basil, sprouts, and hot sauce, this sandwich is the ultimate in meatless deliciousness.

    It's flavorful, filling, packed with wholesome nutrition, and the perfect way to fuel all of your outdoor adventures.

    This sweet potato hummus sandwich is a convenient and transportable plant-based lunch that the entire family will love. Vegan, whole grain, and plant-based!

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    📖 Recipe

    Favorite Veggie Sandwich

    This convenient vegan sandwich is perfect for transporting to work/school and also great for camping and picnics. Made with only 7 ingredients and filling enough to serve 2. (Or 1 hungry vegan!)
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    Course: easy, entree, lunch, lunchbox, sandwich
    Cuisine: American, vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 1 -2
    Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 1 small sweet potato cut lengthwise into thin slices
    • 2 slices whole grain bread
    • ½ cup hummus store bought or homemade, see below
    • ½ avocado sliced
    • Handful fresh basil
    • Handful sprouts I used alfalfa + radish
    • Hot sauce to taste optional, I used Sriracha

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400º F and line baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread sweet potatoes on baking sheet, sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired, and roast until golden brown and tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
    • Toast bread if desired. Spread hummus on each slice of bread. Top one slice with remaining ingredients and other slice of bread to form a sandwich. Cut in half if desired.
    Tried this recipe? Tag me on Instagram!Mention @GratefulGrazer or tag #gratefulgrazer.

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    Classic Hummus

    A classic go-to hummus recipe that I use for healthy snacks and sandwich spreads.
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    Course: basics, easy, snacks, spreads
    Cuisine: gluten-free, Mediterranean, vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 4 -6
    Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 1-15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • ½ lemon zest and juice
    • 2-3 cloves garlic
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • salt and paprika to taste

    Instructions

    • combine all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth, pausing to scrape edges with spatula as needed. Add additional oil if needed to reach desired consistency. Transfer to bowl and store in fridge for up to a week.
    Tried this recipe? Tag me on Instagram!Mention @GratefulGrazer or tag #gratefulgrazer.

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    1. diane says

      March 28, 2016 at 6:49 am

      This is so pretty. I served crudite with hummus yesterday. There's a little leftover ; it's going to make me a sandwich just like yours! Thanks for sharing and have a great week!!!

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      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 29, 2016 at 10:41 am

        Thanks so much Diane! This is the best way ever to use up leftover hummus! 🙂 Hope you enjoyed it, let me know how it went!

        Reply
    2. Ale says

      March 23, 2016 at 9:39 am

      YUM! That sandwich looks amazing!!!Have to try.

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      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 23, 2016 at 10:35 am

        Thanks so much Ale! Let me know if you do try it, hope you love it as much as I do! 🙂

        Reply
    3. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

      March 22, 2016 at 9:05 pm

      hummus seriously makes such a nice spread...and i love the idea of sprouts here..lately, im obsessed with pickled veggies like zucchini and i want to add that in this sandwich.

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      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 23, 2016 at 8:02 am

        YUM! I love pickled veggies too, that would be an awesome addition. Thanks for the idea, Dixya! 🙂

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    4. Lauren Grant says

      March 22, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Oh, this looks so good. My kind of veggie-packed sandwich! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 23, 2016 at 8:01 am

        Thanks, Lauren! Hope you love it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kalee @ The Crowded Table says

      March 22, 2016 at 4:38 pm

      Oh my goodness, I need to go make this now!!! I should NOT read food blogs around dinner time, haha. Looks so delicious and your photos are beautiful! 🙂

      Reply
      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 22, 2016 at 5:22 pm

        Haha, I have the same problem. I just shouldn't look at food blogs period...but what fun would that be? 😉 Thanks so much, Kalee! Let me know if you try this, I'd love to hear your thoughts! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says

      March 22, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      Veggie sandwiches are the best! I need to start making my own hummus, this looks delish :))

      Reply
      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 22, 2016 at 5:25 pm

        Thanks, Selena! Hummus is seriously the easiest, tastiest, cheapest, most versatile thing EVER. Still buy store-bought sometimes but nothing beats homemade! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Liz @ The Clean Eating Couple says

      March 22, 2016 at 2:45 pm

      This is making me want to be a vegetarian or vegan! What a beautiful sammie 🙂

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      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 22, 2016 at 5:20 pm

        Haha thanks Liz! Its great for vegans and carnivores alike! 😉

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    8. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      March 22, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      Hummus sammies are my GO-TO lunch every since week! I use corn tortillas, but still...all the hummus and veg!

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      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 22, 2016 at 5:19 pm

        OOH, I should have included a tortilla as an option in the recipe - this would be great as a wrap! Thanks for the idea, Rebecca! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Kyra Howearth says

      March 22, 2016 at 8:01 am

      I'm loving this sandwich! I've been adding roast sweet potato (or pumpkin!) to my sandwiches lately too, but I really like your combo of sweet potato and hummus...oh my, that sounds perfect!

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      • Steph | The Grateful Grazer says

        March 22, 2016 at 8:29 am

        Thanks so much, Kyra! Yum, pumpkin sounds like a delicious addition. I'll have to give that a try! 🙂

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