Smashed Lentil Salad Sandwiches

Course: Brunch, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: North American

Prep Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 333kcal

Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen

A delicious alternative to a deli meat sandwich, this vegetarian delight is made with smashed canned lentils and a bunch of healthy fixings!

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Ingredients

19 ounces canned lentils, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped cucumber
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon light sour cream
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise, plus more for spreading on bread
1 tablespoon chopped chives
8 slices multigrain sandwich bread
2 large tomatoes, sliced
2 cups watercress
1 cup microgreens

Instructions

Place the drained and rinsed lentils into a mixing bowl. Using the back of a fork, smash the lentils until they are mushy, but still have lumps.
Add in the cucumber, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, salt, black pepper, sour cream, mayonnaise, and chopped chives. Toss all together until well combined.
Lightly smear each slice of bread with mayonnaise, if desired.
Evenly distribute the lentil mixture over 4 slices of the bread. Top each of those sliced with sliced tomatoes, watercress, and microgreens. Place the remaining slices of bread on top and cut sandwiches in half.
Plate and serve with a dill pickle.

Notes

Please keep in mind that the nutritional value will change depending on the type of bread you use and if you apply extra mayonnaise to the bread as well.

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