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Smashed Lentil Salad Sandwiches

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 350
A delicious and nutritious vegetarian sandwich featuring smashed lentils, fresh vegetables, and microgreens, perfect for a quick lunch.

Ingredients

Canned Lentils

  • 19 ounces canned lentils (drained and rinsed)
  • 0.25 cup chopped cucumber
  • 0.25 cup chopped celery
  • 0.25 cup chopped carrots
  • 0.25 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon light sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise (plus more for spreading)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 8 slices multigrain sandwich bread
  • 2 large tomatoes (sliced)
  • 2 cups watercress
  • 1 cup microgreens

Instructions 

  • Smash the drained lentils until mushy with some lumps.
  • Add cucumber, celery, carrots, red bell pepper, salt, pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, and chives; toss to combine.
  • Spread mayonnaise on bread slices if desired.
  • Distribute lentil mixture on 4 bread slices, top with tomatoes, watercress, microgreens, then cover with remaining bread slices and cut in half.
  • Serve with a dill pickle.

Notes

Feel free to add more vegetables or adjust seasonings to taste.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Keyword: Lentils