These vegetarian sandwiches are packed with both protein and taste from the avocado and white bean base. They make a great lunch or a fabulous party appetizer!
Summer here in Chicago is always packed with outdoor activities. If you've been following along for a while you know one of my favorite summer activities is sailing out on Lake Michigan. It's one of the best ways to spend a hot day or a warm evening. Sailing, at least for me and my friends, is a lot like a picnic, so it always involves food and wine!!
This vegetarian sandwich with avocado and white beans was inspired by something a friend brought along on one of our sailing trips. She's vegan, and a great cook, so she always tries to bring something the group will enjoy but that she can eat too!
I made a few modifications to the original idea though the thought is the same - you blend white beans with some avocado to make a great, protein-packed sandwich base.
The whole thing is piled onto some toasted sourdough bread, which is always one of my favs when it comes to sandwiches. Since sourdough is a sturdy bread it also packs well, which is key for picnic sandwiches!
Though the avocados and white beans provide plenty of flavor on their own, I also used some of this Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Wasabi mayo for a little extra punch! Have you tried this stuff? I'm a little obsessed. It's the perfect flavor add to just about any sandwich and also works great on burgers or for dipping fries. I'm even thinking about making a dip with it, so stay tuned for that!
additional notes from the kitchen
- Since the avocados will still turn a little brown after mashing them, these sandwiches are best made the same day. They keep for several hours either in the refrigerator or if you are making for a picnic stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic. I don't recommend making them more than 5-6 hours ahead of the time you plan to serve them.
- If you can't find micro greens in your local grocery store, arugula or fresh baby spinach is a good substitute.
- I use organic canned beans from Whole Foods. If you don't have the option of Whole Foods, look for a brand that has no salt added.
things you may want for this recipe
Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Wasabi Mayo – This really is one of my favorite new ingredients. There are so many options! It's a great addition to your pantry if you want a unique way to jazz up your sandwiches, burgers and more.
Vegetarian Avocado White Bean Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 cup Great Northern white beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 ½ very ripe avocados
- ½ teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 8-10 slices sourdough bread
- 4-5 slices roma tomato
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil wasabi mayo, or flavored mayo of your choice
- 1 cup of micro greens
Instructions
- Make the sandwich base. Place the beans in a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher or ricer. Mash until chunky with no whole beans left in the mixture. Stir in salt and pepper. Add the avocado, smashing slightly so a chunky mixture forms. Stir in the lime juice.
- Toast the sourdough bread. Cut each slice in half.
- Assemble the sandwich. Spread mayo on one slice. Top with avocado white bean mixture. Add tomato and microgreens and top with another slice of bread. Repeat until the white bean mixture is used up.
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Well this looks like one GREAT sandwich. Even meat lovers would have a hard time NOT loving this. Perfect for lunch or dinner....I will have to give it a try.
Marie-Pierre Breton says
This is a great way to go vegetarian for a quick lunch! Yet filled with protein for energy, lovely recipe!
Cheryl says
We make all of our sandwiches at home with sourdough and I love the combination of avocado and white beans. It sounds healthy and delicious.
Jenni says
These look amazing! I bet they would be such a great lunch! Love the combination of the white beans and avocado, too!.
Julie says
What a delicious looking sandwich! I'm always looking for good sandwich ideas since we don't eat lunch meat and I can't pack any sort of nut butter for my 2 year olds for lunch. I bet he would LOVE this as a dip with some crackers, too!
Tina says
I love avocado and I love white beans. I never thought to put these together, YUM!! Thanks for sharing:)
Lois. O says
Very nice combination of avocado and white bean. I used to love avocados but the ones I've tried recently tend to hit me with a wave of nausea. I don't think it's an allergy so I'm going to trying this recipe. It sounds delicious!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
What a great looking sandwich. We really like the creaminess of Great Northern beans and the addition of the avocado and micro-greens would be so very tasty! This is perfect as a nutritious lunch that is low in fat and high in fiber and protein.
Christine says
I love this idea! So perfect for a quick and easy lunch. Perfect for taking to work, too!
Carol Borchardt says
Love this! I so desperately need to change up my lunch routine. Going to give this a try for sure!
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I love white beans - this looks like a great way to enjoy them at lunch. And I looooove that Chosen Foods mayo! SO. GOOD.
Natalie says
Now this looks fantastic. It has all my fav things - avos, lime, tomato, and there are even some white beans ... I'm putting this to my list to try. I'm always looking for office lunchbox inspiration. And this is perfect!
Claire @ The Simple, Sweet Life says
This looks amazing! I may just have to whip one up to take to work!
Albert Bevia says
I would love to spend a day sailing in the lake eating a bunch of these amazing sandwiches, I love that base of white beans with avocado, this is a great looking sandwich, I´m so ready for summer!!!