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Spicy Lentil Sandwich

This delicious and healthy Spicy Lentil Sandwich is packed with protein, fiber and complex carbohydrates making it perfect for lunch or dinner. It's the best vegetarian meal option with rich flavors and is hearty and flavorful.
Course lunch, sandwich
Cuisine American
Keyword how to make lentil sandwich, lentil sandwich, lentil sandwich recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 325kcal
Author Gunjan

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a saucepan on a high flame and sauté onions in it until translucent.
  • Add garlic powder, oregano, turmeric and nutritional yeast to it. Mix until onions are well coated.
  • Add rinsed lentils and sriracha sauce. Mix well.
  • Stir in water and salt and let it cook uncovered at high flame until half of the liquid is absorbed. Bring the flame to medium heat and cook covered until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove the lid and stir the lentils by scraping from the bottom. Turn off the flame and remove the lentils from the heat. Keep it aside.
  • Place a cheese slice on one of the bread slices and toast both the bread slices side by side in a toaster oven. Toast until the cheese melts. Take them out and place them on a flat working counter. Repeat this step for the rest of the bread slices.
  • On the plain toast, place lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced pickles. Top it with 1-2 scoops of cooked lentils. (Do not over stuff). Cover it with the melted cheese toast and press it slightly with your hand. Cut the sandwich into two halves. Repeat this step for the rest of the servings. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • How to store - Once the lentils are cooked and cooled at room temperature, you may refrigerate them in an air tight glass container for about 2 weeks. Just before serving, microwave for 10-15 seconds to bring them at room tempreture and slightly on a warm side. This lentil spread should not be steaming hot when assembling into a sandwich.
  • The lentils should not be mushy and should retain its texture. Do not over cook and do not add extra water. 
  • Toasting in the oven toaster is the best for melting cheese on a toast but you may toast in a skillet on stove top as well to melt the cheese on the bread slice. 
  • The nutritional value will vary depending on your choice of bread and cheese. 

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.4mg