Vegan Hummus Beet Sandwich

The most delicious lunchtime, vegan hummus beet sandwich packed with lots of salad and a tasty spread.

I'm still working away creating new lunch recipes and today's creation is a real humdinger.

My mouth is actually watering thinking about this one.

Flavourful, garlicky hummus, beetroot, salad, and a tasty Mediterranean spread fill this colourful lunchbox feast.

You must try it!

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• 🥣 Hummus
• 🥫 Beetroot
• 💭 Top tip
• 👪 Make it child friendly
• 🍞 Which bread?
• 🥪 More awesome vegan sandwiches
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🥣 Hummus

You can use shop-bought or homemade hummus to make this sandwich.

You may think I always make my own hummus, but you'd be wrong.

I always add some to my shopping basket, as it's so quick and convenient and shop-bought hummus is such good quality.

If I run out of it or I want a special flavour I will make my own.

It's actually really easy to make if you have a blender or food processor and I have to admit homemade is rather special.

Here are a few recipes if you fancy making your own hummus:

• Easy Hummus Recipe
• Kale, Coriander & Hemp Hummus
• Roasted Carrot Hummus
• Rocket Hummus
• Sundried Tomato Hummus

🥫 Beetroot

Pickled baby beets are my beetroot of choice for this sandwich, but you could use raw, steamed, or roasted beets.

The sweet tang of pickled beetroot. just adds to the flavour of the sandwich, and works well with the salad and hummus.

If you don't like pickled beetroot, you could use the vac-packed cooked beetroot for convenience or steam or roast fresh beetroot.

Raw beetroot works well in sandwiches too. Just grate it finely.

💭 Top tip

Using pickled beetroot?

Dab it with kitchen paper to remove any excess vinegar. You don't want a soggy sandwich.

👪 Make it child friendly

You may have a child who would eat this sandwich in all its glory.

I do not have that child.

If your child is a bit fussy like mine, then you can simplify this sandwich.

It's actually a common thing among children, they generally don't like too many ingredients in their sandwiches. It can be overwhelming.

Simple is better.

To make this child-friendly, just spread nice soft bread with hummus and top with grated carrot. It's delicious and is usually popular with children.

I wouldn't put as much carrot on it as I did (see the photo above), as it might be a bit off-putting for them, but for an adult, pile that lovely stuff on.

If your child likes cucumber and not carrot, just try hummus and cucumber. Tweak it to suit your child.

🍞 Which bread?

Using the right bread can make or break a sandwich.

Because this sandwich is full of salad and lots of flavours, I find a soft wholemeal or seeded bread works well.

I wouldn't try adding it to a baguette or other roll, It's thickly stacked and you have to be able to get your mouth over it.

A soft white bread with a good crust like a bloomer bread might be good too.

🥪 More awesome vegan sandwiches

Here are some of the best vegan sandwiches. Add some of them to your lunchbox soon.

1. Cheese & Onion Sandwiches - a vegan take on this British classic
2. Cheese Ploughman's Sandwich - another delicious British classic made vegan
3. Cuban Sandwich with Mushrooms - a warm toasted sandwich with sauteed mushrooms, melted cheese and condiments.
4. Italian White Bean & Tomato Sandwich - a tasty sandwich spread made with white beans then layered up with ripe tomatoes and a tangy dressing
5. New York Deli Sandwich - love pickles and mustard, you will love this Lower East Side sandwich
6. Reuben Sandwich with Russian Dressing - oh my, that Russian Dressing takes it over the edge

Also check out 39 0f the Best Vegan Sandwiches

For more inspiration check out 101 Vegan Sandwiches - Back to School Kids Lunch boxes.

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🔪 Step-by-step photos

Step-by-step photos of the Vegan Hummus Beet Sandwich being made. Keep scrolling for the full printable recipe.

Step 1

• Spread one slice of bread with a thick layer of hummus.
• Top with a generous layer of grated carrot and then top with slices or pickled, steamed or roasted beetroot or grated raw beetroot.

Step 2

• Slices of cucumber next, then pile it high with salad leaves.
• Spread your second slice of bread with a generous layer of pesto (homemade or shop-bought).

Step 3

• Add the top slice of pesto-spread bread, cut in half and serve.
• Enjoy!

📖 Recipe