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Rainbow Veggie Sandwich

Rainbow Veggie Sandwich

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This Rainbow Veggie Sandwich is loaded with color, texture and flavor. Toasted focaccia is layered with hummus, sprouts, roasted red peppers, quick-pickled carrots, cucumber ribbons, thinly sliced red onion, banana peppers and seasoned smashed avocado. Yields 4 servings.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine American
Keyword easy recipe, sandwich, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 483
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce focaccia halved horizontally
  • olive oil spray
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup matchsticks carrots
  • 1/2 cup hummus
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 3 ounces sprouts or micro greens
  • 1 to 2 roasted red peppers homemade or store-bought, patted dry
  • 2 persian cucumbers shaved into thin ribbons, patted dry
  • 1/2 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup banana peppers patted dry
  • green goddess seasoning or seasoning of your choice
  • freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • PREHEAT YOUR OVEN TO 400°F (OR 200°C).

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with avocado oil or olive oil spray. Carefully slice a 16 ounce loaf of focaccia in half horizontally and lightly spray with oil. Bake on the middle rack of your preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.

MAKE THE QUICK PICKLE CARROTS:

  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, measure and add 1 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, a pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) and whisk well until sugar and salt have dissolved. Add in 1/2 cup matchstick carrots and toss well to coat, then set aside.

BUILD THE SANDWICH:

  • Once the focaccia has toasted, carefully remove and let cool for about 5 minutes. In the meantime, mash the avocado with lemon (or lime) juice and a pinch of kosher salt. Thinly slice red onion and use a vegetable peeler to slice thin ribbons cucumbers. Pat dry any excess moisture from the cucumber, roasted red peppers and the banana pepper slices.
    Note: I lay each out on paper towel/kitchen towel and place a second one on top and gently press. So easy.
  • To the top half of the bread, spread the mashed avocado and spread the bottom half with hummus. Top the hummus with sprouts and then the roasted read peppers. Drain and discard the pickling liquids from the carrots and spread them evenly over the roasted red peppers. Top with cucumber ribbons, thinly sliced red onion and banana peppers.
    Lastly, sprinkle the smashed avocado side with the green goddess seasoning and some freshly ground black pepper. Replace the top of the sandwich and cut into fourths and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1219mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2909IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg