California Veggie Sandwiches
This combination of fresh cucumber, crisp lettuce, creamy avocado, and mozzarella, paired with the punches of flavor from pickled veggies and garlic mayo, makes this healthy lunch truly crave-able, not to mention super filling.
California Veggie Sandwiches
Description
Servings: 4 | Prep Time: 20 Minutes + 2 Hours Rest Time
Ingredients
Fresh Veggie Pickles:
- 1 cup White Vinegar
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
- 1/4 Cup White Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Kosher Salt
- 1/2 cup Carrots, Grated
- 1 cup Red Onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Sweet Peppers, thinly sliced
- Water
- 1 head Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup Light Mayo
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
For the Sandwich:
- 1 Avocado
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
- 8 slices Sourdough Bread
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- Butter Lettuce, shredded
- 6 oz Mozzarella Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the fresh veggie pickles: In a sealed container, toss together the carrots, red onion, and sweet peppers. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, white vinegar, white sugar, and kosher salt. Pour over the vegetables in the container, topping off with water to ensure the veggies are covered with liquid. Cover with a sealed lid and refrigerate 1-2 hours before using.
2. For the roasted garlic mayo: preheat oven to 400 degrees. Slice the top off the head of garlic to reveal the cloves inside (slicing in half is too far, just enough to remove the stem and reveal some of the cloves inside). Place on top of a piece of foil and drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Use the foil to completely wrap the garlic and place on a sheet tray in the oven. Roast until cloves are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from foil and allow to cool completely. Chop all of the cooled garlic cloves finely.
3. Blend the roasted garlic, light mayo, and lemon juice in a food processor (or in a medium bowl with a whisk).
4. Assemble the sandwich: In a small bowl, mash together the avocado and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide mixture amongst 4 slices of sourdough bread. On the other four slices, generously brush with roasted garlic mayo.
5. Layer cucumber, shredded lettuce, veggie pickles, and cheese on top of the avocado and top with the slice of bread brushed with mayo. Serve.
Notes
Recipe courtesy of learninghowtocook.com
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