Are you in the mood for something light but filling? These Hummus and Avocado Sandwiches are just that! They’re packed with veggies and protein and come together in less than 15 minutes. Enjoy these vegetarian sandwiches for lunch or dinner and serve them with chips, fries, or veggies for a full meal.
As much as I love cooking, I’m also a huge fan of an easy no-cook meal. These Hummus and Avocado Sandwiches come together in less than 15 minutes and will fill you up. I’ve been making them for myself for years, so I thought you all might enjoy them, too! They’re packed with veggies and protein, and the cucumber adds a refreshing bite. Make these vegetarian sandwiches for lunch or dinner and serve them with chips, fries, or veggies for a full meal.
Why You’ll Love These Refreshing Vegetarian Sandwiches
They’re easy to make – I love sandwiches because they’re so quick and easy to throw together. There’s no cooking involved, and you can layer on as many toppings as you like. These vegetarian sandwiches only require a few ingredients, but they will absolutely fill you up.
They’re great for an al fresco meal – We’re not out of winter yet, but we are starting to see some warmer days, and I love eating outside when I can. Sandwiches always seem like the perfect meal to enjoy outdoors in the fresh air.
They’re packed with protein and veggies – Each sandwich has about 17 grams of protein (from the hummus and cheese), which is pretty good for a sandwich!
Hummus and Avocado Sandwich Recipe Ingredients
Bread – I used sourdough bread because I love its taste and texture, but any kind will work. Hummus can make for a messy sandwich, so I recommend using sturdy bread that can withstand it. Gluten-free bread can easily be substituted.
Hummus – This recipe can use any kind of hummus. I usually have some kind of homemade hummus on hand, but this time, I used store-bought, regular-flavored hummus, and it worked great.
Avocado – For these sandwiches, you can use sliced avocado or spreadable guacamole. If using plain avocado, I like to add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to give it extra flavor.
Cheese – Cheese helps bulk these sandwiches up by adding extra protein. I used green chile Monterey jack cheese because I wanted some extra spice, but any kind of cheese will work.
Cucumber – Cucumber is great in sandwiches because it adds a cool, refreshing bite. You could also use pickles instead for even more flavor.
Condiments – I used Calabrian chile pasta and Dijon mustard on my sandwich. Both are pretty big flavors, but they help cut the richness of the avocado, cheese, and hummus.
How To Make Hummus and Avocado Sandwiches
If your breadis not pre-sliced, thinly slice it and toast it in a toaster or a pan on the stovetop. I like to lightly toast my bread in a pan with some butter.
Lay the bread on a clean, flat surface. Spread Calabrian chili peppers on one slice and Dijon mustard on the other.
Next, spread the hummus on top of the chili peppers, followed by a few slices of cucumber and cheese.
I like to add the sliced avocado to the opposite slice of bread (the one with the dijon), mash it with a fork, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Put the sandwich together, press it down a bit, and then carefully cut it in half. Enjoy with a side of chips, fries, or veggies.
Sandwich Recipe Frequently Asked Questions
Make this sandwich gluten-free by using your favorite GF bread.
Make this recipe vegan using your favorite sliced vegan cheese or omitting the cheese.
How many sandwiches does this recipe make? This recipe makes two sandwiches but can easily be adapted to make more or less.
Is this sandwich spicy? I added some Calabrian chili spread to mine, and it did add a spicy kick, but you can certainly leave it off if you prefer.
Can these sandwiches be made ahead of time? Yes, they can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to eat. The hummus and avocado may make the bread a little soggy if made too far in advance.
Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below and I will get back to you ASAP!
Looking For More Easy Vegetarian Sandwich Recipes?
In the mood for something light, yet filling? These Hummus and Avocado Sandwiches are just that! They’re packed with veggies and protein, and come together in less than 15 minutes. Enjoy these vegetarian sandwiches for lunch or dinner and serve with chips, fries or veggies for a full meal.
Ingredients
4 slices of sourdough bread, or bread of choice
2 teaspoons calabrian chili paste (optional)
4 tablespoons hummus
4 thin slices of cucumber
2 large slices of cheese
1 medium sized avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
Dijon mustard, to taste
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Thinly slice your bread, if not pre-sliced, and toast in a toaster or in a pan on the stovetop. I like to lightly toast my bread in a pan with a little bit of butter.
Lay the bread on a clean, flat surface and spread calabrian chili peppers on one slice and dijon mustard on the other slice.
Next, spread the hummus on top of the chili peppers and then top with a few slices of cucumber and then cheese.
I like to add the sliced avocado to the opposite slice of bread, (the one with the dijon) and then give it a little mash with a fork and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Put the sandwich together, press down a little bit and then carefully cut the sandwich in half. Enjoy with a side of chips, fries or veggies.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 sandwiches, but you can easily make more or less, depending on your needs.
Complete List of Fruits that Start with the Letter U (#1 is so ugly!)
Ok, fruits beginning with U is a tricky one. But don’t let that stop you. Read on for the full list!
It’s a strange list, this one, and I hope you enjoy reading it as much I did putting it together! It also contains my favourite fruit of all time.
Let’s see what fruit begins with the letter U and how you can use it if it’s up for grabs in your area.
Unveil the most popular fruits that start with U!
What’s a fruit that starts with U? The type of fruit I’m going for is considered culinary fruit, either by tradition or by scientific definition.
Ugli
The ugli fruit (such a mean name!), also known as Jamaican tangelo and uniq fruit, is a hybrid of grapefruit, tangerine, and Seville orange. Its distinctive look and taste were developed in Jamaica.
The citrus fruit has rough, wrinkled skin ranging in color from yellowish-green to orange. The fruit is bigger than a grapefruit and relatively simple to peel.
The ugli fruit taste suits many cocktails, smoothies, sweets, and sauces. If you don’t like grapefruit, you might want to give this one a try because it’s much less acidic.
You can also tell people you’ve made an ‘ugli cocktail!’.
The botanical name of the ugli fruit tree is Citrus reticulata × paradisi.
Ugni
Only one letter different, ugni, commonly known as Chilean guava or Ugni molinae, is a fruit-bearing shrub from Chile and Argentina.
This U fruit is round or oval and approximately the size of a blueberry (or a tiny grape). Fresh berries are deep red in colour and have white flesh.
Taste-wise, ugni berries fall in between the sweetness of strawberries and the tartness of cranberries and kiwis. They’re used to make jams, jellies, sauces, sweets, and drinks.
Umari fruit, technically known as Poraqueiba sericea, is a tropical fruit from the Amazon jungle in South America. Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and Ecuador are its main locations.
Umari fruit is usually 2 to 4 cm in diameter. It has smooth and glossy skin that has a green or yellow color when unripe and turns a brilliant orange or red when completely ripe.
This unique fruit has a very creamy texture and buttery flavor. In fact, locals use it like butter to put over their bread. How cool is that?
Umbu
Spondias tuberosa, known as imbu, umbu, or Brazil plum is a Brazilian tropical fruit. It’s popular in the northeast of Brazil for its refreshing taste.
The round or oval Umbu fruit has thin and smooth green-to-yellow skin. Its sweet and tangy flesh combines pineapple, mango, and citrus burst of flavor.
Fresh umbu fruit is eaten by peeling the skin and eating the flesh or squeezing out the juice. Various drinks, ice cream, and pastries employ the juice.
Umbu jams and jellies can be smeared on toast or eaten as a topping or dip.
Umbra
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands are home to the fruit-bearing tree Umbra (Spondias dulcis). You can also come across the names ambarella, June plum, and golden apple.
Umbra fruits are round, like little mangoes or apricots. Their ripe skin is smooth, yellow or golden, and somewhat fuzzy.
This U fruit tastes like a fusion of mango, pineapple, and citrus. It’s eaten raw or added to salads, sweets, and chutneys. Some cultures pickle young, immature fruit as a condiment.
Ume
Ume fruit also goes by the names Chinese plum, Japanese plum, and Japanese apricot. It’s a tree species native to East Asia and popular in Japanese dishes.
Its thin, fuzzy skin is green to yellow when unripe and crimson to orange when ripe. It has luscious, acidic flesh.
Ume fruit is culturally significant in Japanese cuisine and is used to produce umeboshi, a traditional condiment.
Umeboshi are pickled ume fruits preserved in salt and occasionally scented with shiso leaves. These sour, salty pickled fruits are consumed as a side dish or in rice balls (onigiri).
Umeshu, a Japanese liqueur, is also made from ume. It’s a sweet and fragrant drink created by soaking the fruits in alcohol, usually shochu or sake, and sugar.
Ume has potential health benefits in addition to its culinary usage. It may improve digestion, promote liver function, and supply antioxidants and vitamins.
This species is a member of the Prunus genus which includes plums, peaches, and cherries. It goes by the scientific name Prunus mume.
Usakhelauri grape
Usakhelauri, a rare Georgian grape variety (Vitis vinifera), makes excellent red wines. It’s mostly grown in Lechkhumi and Racha in western Georgia. Every year for my birthday I have red wine and cheese, and this one is my next plan. Roll on summer!
Usakhelauri grapes are dark purple or black and tiny. Their flavor profile and high sugar content create sweet and fragrant wines.
Usakhelauri grapes are notoriously low-yielding, making them a difficult variety to grow. Grapes are normally harvested with the utmost care and hand-picked.
Wines made from this grape are highly sought after by connoisseurs because of their rarity and high quality.
Uva Rara grape
Uva Rara is a red Italian wine grape varietal grown in Lombardy. Italian “Uva Rara” means “rare grape” due to its rarity compared to other grape varieties.
Uva Rara is typically blended with other red grapes to provide richness and depth to wines. It can include red berry, flowery, and spice notes.
Uva Rara grapes can also be developed into varietal wines. These medium-bodied wines with mild tannins include red fruit, herb, and earthy characteristics.
Uva Rara is also known as Bonarda Novarese.
Uva Tosca grape
Uva Tosca is a red wine grape produced in Emilia-Romagna, east-central Italy. It contributes to local wine production in Forlì-Cesena.
This type of grape was one of the few red wine grapes that could regularly mature in the foothills of the Apennines.
Uvalino grape
Uvalino is a red wine grape produced in Piedmont, northwest Italy. It contributes to Piedmont wine production despite its lesser fame.
Due to its high antioxidant resveratrol content, Uvalino has garnered notice in recent years for its health advantages.
As we’re starting to learn, many grapes start with U!
Uvilla
Uvilla (Physalis peruviana) is a fruit-bearing shrub endemic to Chile and Peru. It’s also commonly referred to as “Peruvian groundcherry,” “Cape gooseberry,” or simply “golden berry.”
Uvilla looks like a yellowish-green miniature tomato inside a husk, similar to a paper lantern, which turns from green to a golden or orange hue when the fruit is fully ripe.
The fruit has a nice sweetness-acidity balance. It’s frequently juiced, jammed, jellied, baked, or eaten fresh.
This is my favourite fruit of all time. I love the sweet bite with just hint of a sour behind it. In Germany, where I live, they are called Physalis and are relatively popular. In English-speaking countries they have various names, including cape gooseberry.
11 Surprising Fruits That Start With U: 2025 Edition!
Discover a world of extraordinary fruits that start with U. Explore their flavors, origins, and culinary possibilities in this captivating fruit guide.
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