Description
This refreshing Heirloom Tomato Sandwich features a creamy white bean spread with a tangy lemon and caper kick, layered with fresh basil, butter lettuce, ripe heirloom tomatoes, and sliced avocado on toasted Seeduction® bread. Perfectly light and nutritious, it's an ideal choice for a summer picnic or a quick, satisfying main dish.
Ingredients
White Bean Puree:
- 1 ½ cups cooked cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon capers
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
For the Sandwiches:
- 8 slices toasted WFM Seeduction® bread
- 4 butter lettuce leaves
- 3 heirloom tomatoes, sliced
- 2 avocados, sliced
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 fresh basil leaves
- Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- Sprinkle of hemp seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the White Bean Puree: In a blender, combine the cannellini beans, olive oil, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and capers. Puree until smooth. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay out the toasted Seeduction® bread slices. Spread a generous layer of the chilled white bean puree on each slice. Top with a butter lettuce leaf, followed by sliced heirloom tomatoes and avocado. Add fresh basil leaves, and season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and optionally a pinch of smoked paprika and a sprinkle of hemp seeds. Place the second slice of bread on top to complete each sandwich.
Notes
- To save time, you can prepare the white bean puree in advance and store it refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Choose ripe but firm heirloom tomatoes for the best flavor and texture that won't make the sandwich soggy.
- For added protein, consider adding slices of cooked chicken or turkey, although this will change the vegetarian profile.
- Use whole-grain or gluten-free bread alternatives to suit dietary preferences.
- Smoked paprika and hemp seeds are optional toppings that add an extra depth of flavor and nutrition; feel free to omit or substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
