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The Totally Awesome Sandwich - this completely veggie sandwich could not be more delicious or satisfying…filled with tomatoes, avocado, sprouts and a zesty topping! | @tasteLUVnourish

The Totally Awesome Sandwich

January 6, 2013 By Caroline 14 Comments

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This sandwich was inspired by a similar veggie sandwich I had eaten while out to lunch with a friend. I  recreated it for my daughter Katie, then we personalized it with things we love until it evolved into what Katie calls The Totally Awesome Sandwich. It’s our favorite.

We started making this sandwich in the summer, when tomatoes are at their best. This time of year, it’s hardly worth using fresh tomatoes, so we use roasted tomatoes. For these sandwiches, I used my mandolin to slice the tomatoes very thin and roasted them for one hour at 300 degrees. They come out of the oven with so much more flavor than when they went in!

This sandwich also includes lots of sprouts. If you don’t think you like sprouts…try them at least once with this recipe! They taste awesome in this sandwich. You may want to start off with alfalfa or mung sprouts. They are some of the most mild in flavor. There really are so many different varieties, but they are all super nutritious. Sprouts are full of enzymes, minerals, antioxidants and even protein. They have one of the highest concentrations of nutrients per unit of any other food. You’d have to eat an awful lot of the same plant in its mature state to match sprouts’ nutritional values. They are also easier to digest at the sprout stage than in their mature stage.  There are so many reasons to give them a try!

Arugula and Clover Sprouts

The Totally Awesome Sandwich

2 slices sprouted grain bread, or any good quality bread, toasted
2 t. mayonnaise or Vegenaise
1/2 avocado, sliced thinly
3 – 4 slices fresh summer tomato or sundried/roasted tomatoes
mixed lettuce greens
1/4 C. sprouts, rinsed and dried well between paper towels
2 – 3 t. your favorite salsa

Spread mayonnaise or Vegenaise on each slice of bread.  Top one slice with the avocado slices, then the tomato, mixed greens and sprouts.  Top the sprouts with the salsa then the other slice of bread.

Makes one sandwich.

Roasted Tomatoes

Notes:

  • I usually like to use one of the Ezekiel Breads from Food for Life, but this time I couldn’t resist a beautiful crusty Calabrese bread in the bakery.  Whatever you use, make it a bread you love.  It makes all the difference.
  • After the bread, my favorite part is the avocado!  To easily slice the avocado, cut it in half, and slice while still in its peel, then scoop the slices out carefully with a large tablespoon.

 

Filed Under: Breads and Muffins, Fall, Gluten Free Options, Lunch, Spring, Summer, Vegan, Vegan Options, Vegetables, Vegetarian, Winter Tagged With: avocado, bread, health benefits of apple cider vinegar, health benefits of sprouts, lunch, roasted tomato, sandwich, sprouts, vegetarian, vegetarian sandwich

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  1. Carrie @ Bakeaholic Mama

    July 15, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Those tomatoes! This is totally awesome ;)

    Reply
    • Caroline Hurley

      July 16, 2014 at 8:56 pm

      Awww…thanks so much Carrie!

      Reply
  2. Donna

    November 24, 2013 at 6:50 pm

    OMG… I want this sandwich. I can’t wait to make it. Its a good think I just finish making oatmeal bread today. ***doing a happy dance***

    Reply
    • Caroline

      November 25, 2013 at 9:38 pm

      Ooooh…oatmeal bread sounds SO yummy! This would be delicious with it! I hope you love it as much as we do Donna! Thanks for your great comment! Made me smile!

      Reply
  3. Maria

    September 16, 2013 at 10:05 am

    I want this for lunch!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      September 16, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      Awww…thanks Maria! I’m so glad you like this! It’s one of my favorite sandwiches!

      Reply
  4. Kristin Barton

    June 16, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    Hi Caroline — You were so sweet to comment on my pinterest board! I thought it was cute when you said that my posting made your day because then your posting made my day! : ) I can see why you and your daughter call this “The Totally Awesome Sandwich” because it is indeed awesome! It’s now one of my favorites. About a month ago, I started to make a change to eat healthier and your website has been a big inspiration. Thank you so much for taking the time to create these recipes and especially for sharing them!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      June 16, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      Oh, Kristin, you are awesome! Thank you so much! Nothing could make me happier than to hear that some of my recipes are part of your journey to eating healthier! I do love this sandwich and the funny thing is, it’s so simple, but the comination of ingredients on a good bread is so surprisingly delicious and satisfying! I’m so glad you stopped by to comment…you made my day again!

      Reply
  5. Caroline

    January 10, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    You’re so sweet Lysa! I love that you grow your own sprouts! I do that too sometimes. It’s fun to watch them grow and they are so fresh and crunchy. Thanks so much for stopping by!

    Reply
  6. lysa jordan

    January 10, 2013 at 9:25 am

    wow this sandwich looks delicious, I make my own sprouts and they always fit in any recipe. Your photos are beautiful !

    Reply
  7. Amanda

    January 7, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    This looks like a nice mix of vegetables. We’ll have to try this one!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      January 7, 2013 at 3:03 pm

      So glad you think so, Amanda! Thanks for taking the time to comment. I hope you love it as much as we do. Let me know!

      Reply
  8. Mallory @ Total Noms

    January 7, 2013 at 11:29 am

    This sandwich looks so amazing. I love that you put salsa on it. I’ve never tried sprouted bread, but I might have to- I’m really trying to cut back on my carbs. But a calabrese loaf…. YUM!

    Reply
    • Caroline

      January 7, 2013 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks so much for the kind words Mallory! I love the salsa on the sandwich, there’s not a lot of it, but enough to add flavor and jazz it up. I started using sprouted bread this summer. I like it a lot. You’d hardly know it was made with sprouts. It has a nice texture. I love it toasted. Let me know if you try it!

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