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Vegetarian Cucumber and Hummus Sandwich Recipe

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Recipe from Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease

By Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn
In his recent book Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn shares this healthy and high-fiber recipe for a vegetarian and vegan hummus and cucumber sandwich. Dr. Esselstyn recommends using a no-tahini hummus in this recipe.
See also: More vegetarian sandwich recipes

Ingredients:

  • whole grain bread
  • no-tahini hummus
  • cucumber slices
  • chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
  • roasted red peppers

Preparation:

Toast whole-grain bread and spread with lots of no-tahini hummus.

Cover no-tahini hummus with a layer of peeled cucumber slices, slightly overlapping.

Sprinkle chopped parsley or cilantro over sliced cucumbers. Top with roasted red peppers.

Dr. Esselstyn says, "This is a little messy to eat, but worth the drips! Roasted red pepper all by itself is also good."

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