Serves 4 / This protein-rich pâté is a tasty alternative to hummus. To save time, look for roasted almonds, but make sure they aren’t salted. This sandwich keeps well from morning until lunchtime. Pack a handful of grapes for dessert.
Carrot-Almond Pate Sandwiches
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup whole almonds
- 2 large carrots (8 ounces), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 ciabatta rolls, halved or 6 slices whole-grain bread
- 6 roasted red pepper halves
- 3 slices Monterey Jack cheese optional
- 1 cucumber (6-8 ounces), thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Scatter almonds on a baking sheet. Toast for 15 minutes, until fragrant. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, steam carrots 10–15 minutes, until very tender. Cool completely.
- Put almonds, carrots, salt, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, garlic, and cilantro in a food processor. With motor running, add lemon juice. Continue to process until mixture is spreadable, scraping down sides as needed. (Pâté will be coarse, not completely smooth.)
- Spread 2 tablespoons pâté on each bread piece. Top three halves with peppers, optional cheese, and cucumbers. Repeat with remaining peppers and cucumbers. Top with remaining bread; cut in half.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Carrot-Almond Pate Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 12229
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
12%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Sodium 516mg
22%
Total Carbohydrates 33g
11%
Dietary Fiber 6g
24%
Protein 8g
16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
PER SERVING (1/2 sandwich): 229 cal, 8g fat (4g mono, 2g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 8g protein, 33g carb, 6g fiber, 516mg sodium
