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Spinach Artichoke White Bean Sandwich

Savory Spinach Artichoke White Bean Sandwich for a Hearty Lunch

This Spinach Artichoke White Bean Sandwich is a hearty, protein-packed meal that is deliciously vegan and perfect for lunch.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cashew Cream
  • 1 cup cashews soaked in boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste omit if unavailable
  • 1 medium lemon juice and zest
For the Filling
  • 1 cup white beans cannellini recommended
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup artichoke hearts chopped
  • 1 medium Fresno pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chives
For Assembly
  • 4 slices bread your choice
  • 1 tablespoon mustard or pesto for spreading
  • 1 cup arugula

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Prepare Cashew Cream
  1. Soak cashews in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and blend with nutritional yeast, miso paste, lemon juice and zest, oregano, salt, and plant-based milk until smooth. Chill.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. Heat oil in a skillet, add shallot and salt, sauté for 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic and spinach, cook until spinach wilts, then set aside to cool.
Combine Filling
  1. Mash white beans in a bowl, fold in sautéed spinach, artichoke hearts, Fresno pepper, and herbs. Add half of the chilled cashew cream and mix. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Assemble Sandwich
  1. Toast bread until golden. Spread mustard or pesto on each slice, layer filling on two slices, top with arugula, and cover with remaining slices.
Serve or Store
  1. Enjoy immediately, or wrap for meal prep and consume within 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow filling to chill for enhanced flavors. Assemble sandwiches just before serving for optimal crispiness.

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