Healthy Sandwich Base Recipe
This is one of the base recipes featured in our Whole Life Meal Plan. This is a fiber-filled, protein-packed, and most importantly – flavorful – sandwich recipe that will put your traditional ham and cheese to shame. Give this healthy sandwich base recipe a try, and as always, adjust to YOUR taste!
Servings: 1 sandwich
Ingredients
Base Recipe - More Ideas for Ingredients in Notes
- 2 ounces whole grain base (pita, sandwich bread, etc.)
- 1-2 Tablespoons spread (mashed avocado, hummus, etc.)
- 2-3 ounces protein (chicken, cheese, etc.)
- ½ cup fresh fillings (shredded carrots, chopped greens, etc.)
Additions to YOUR taste
- Dash spice(s)
- Hot sauce
- Balsamic glaze
- Drizzle plain or infused extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- If desired, toast bread.
- Add spread on each piece of bread. Top one piece of bread with protein and fillings.
- Finish with additional ingredients to your taste. Top with other piece of bread and slice in half. Enjoy!
Notes
Turn this into a hot sandwich by lightly brushing the outside of the bread with olive oil or butter and cooking it on the stovetop or on a panini press, 2-3 minutes per side.
Ingredient Ideas:
- Whole Grain Base: use whole grain or sourdough bread, an English muffin, whole wheat bagel, sandwich thin, or pita bread.
- Spread: use mashed avocado, hummus, mashed sweet potato, pesto, tahini dressing, tzatziki, lime crema, marinara sauce, Greek yogurt ranch dip, mustard, jam, or a combination.
- Protein: use cheese, chicken, salmon, marinated tofu, cooked tempeh, scrambled or hard-cooked eggs, mashed beans, hummus, nut butter, or a combination. Hummus and nut butter count as both a spread and protein.
- Fresh Fillings: use sliced tomato, onion, cucumber, avocado, shredded carrots, leafy greens, sprouts, roasted veggies, pickled veggies, sliced apple or pear, fresh herbs, or a combination.