See the rainbow, taste the rainbow…and pesto hummus sandwich 😛 Here is another easy and delicious recipe for you as part of our monthly collaboration with Caitlin of From My Bowl.

Sandwiches are a staple in our household, whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Easy to make, and perfect to take anywhere and enjoy anytime, sandwiches hold a special place in our hearts, to say the least.This rainbow pesto hummus sandwich is extra special because not only does it taste incredible, it also looks beautiful too! Perfect to snap a photo of and have your insta-fam swoon over. But be warned, if you pack it for school or work, you may have people trying to trade lunches with you, haha! We hope you love it as much as we do!

We also put together a TWO other on the go vegan lunch recipes for you, and you can see it in the video above! We include our Mexican Pinwheels as well as our 15-Minute Ramen Noodle Stir Fry.With back to school season in full effect, we hope these meals help you eat simply, healthfully, and stress-free no matter what, enjoy!This recipe, along with our two other to-go recipes, are part of a monthly collaboration with Caitlin of From My Bowl. You can check out her Cold Soba Noodle with Peanut Sauce PLUS 2 more on the go recipes on her blog here!

Make sure you tag us on Instagram @sweetsimplevegan and @consciouschris and hashtag #sweetsimplevegan if you recreate any of our recipes, we love to see your photos!

Rainbow Pesto Hummus Sandwich {oil-free}

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• Author: Jasmine @ Sweet Simple Vegan
• Total Time: 23 minutes
• Yield: 1

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Description

We decided to bring together some of our favorite dishes to make an epic sandwich. The fusion of pesto and hummus brings this to the next level, and it is healthy and oil-free!

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Ingredients

Oil-free Pesto Hummus:

• 1/2 cup fresh basil, loosely packed
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 3 roasted garlic cloves
• 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika + more for garnish
• 1/4 tsp salt, or as needed to taste
• 2–4 tablespoons water, or as needed to blend

Sandwich:

• 2 slices toasted sourdough bread
• 1–2 tablespoons pesto hummus spread
• 1–1 1/2 tablespoons beet sauerkraut (or any kraut of choice)
• 2 bell pepper slices (cut in rounds, we used red and yellow)
• Small handful shredded carrots
• 1 leaf of romaine lettuce

In our lunchbox:

• Planet Box
• Go Raw Choco Crunch Sprouted Cookies
• Sliced organic fuji apple
• Vegan blondie
• Spicy almonds

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Instructions

1. Preheat an oven to 350F and line a small baking sheet. Add the garlic cloves to the baking sheet and roast for 6-8 minutes, or until golden.
2. Place all of the ingredients into a food processor or high speed blender and process until smooth, adding water if necessary.
3. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Notes

Note: you will have extra Hummus but you’ll thank us later, trust me ?

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 8 minutes
• Category: Lunch, Entree