Veggie Sandwich with Lemony Black Bean Spread

Veggie Sandwich with Lemony Black Bean Spread

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4
Author: David Buckingham

Ingredients

  • 1 red pepper cored and quartered
  • 15 oz canned black beans
  • 1 garlic clove smashed
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 8 slices reduced-calorie whole wheat bread
  • 1/2 english cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 avocado thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler. Place pepper quarters on a rimmed baking sheet, skin-side up; broil 5 minutes. Rotate pan; broil until skin is blackened and blistered, about 3 to 5 minutes more. Transfer peppers to a bowl; tightly cover. Let peppers steam until cool enough to handle, about 10 to 15 minutes; remove skin with your hands and cut pepper quarters into strips.
  • Place beans, garlic, lemon juice, oil, cumin, and salt in bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup bean mixture on each of 4 slices toast; top each with 1/4 of roasted pepper, cucumber and spinach. Spread avocado onto remaining slices toast; top sandwiches with toast and serve.