This open faced sandwich is perfect for a light lunch or afternoon snack. Hummus is a classic source of protein for vegetarians and spinach has a very high nutritional value. Spinach is rich in antioxidants, folic acid, iron and calcium along with many many other nutrients and vitamins. Cucumbers are mostly water. (but the skin keeps this vegetable up to 20 degrees cooler, so it's perfect for summer lunches.)
This sandwich is so easy to make, a 5 year old could do it. You can add however much or little of the ingredients as you like. You can toast the bread or leave it untoasted. You could make it a closed sandwich by putting another piece of bread on top. You could cut it into fourths for a delightful tea time sandwich that would make the Queen proud.
My Aunt Nancy inspired this sandwich. We had it with untoasted bread, hummus cucumber and lettuce. I switched out the lettuce for spinach, since spinach has such high nutritional value.
Ingredients
Bread
Hummus
Baby spinach leaves
Cucumber
Directions
1. Take whatever kind of bread you like and toast it to your desired crispiness level.
2. Top said toast with however much hummus you like.
3. Top said toast and hummus with a layer of baby spinach.
4. Top said toast, hummus and spinach with thin cucumber slices. (I like to peel the cucumber)
5. Eat.
Katie's Notes: Toasting the bread means it doesn't travel too well. I recommend not toasting it if you'll be taking it to work or school.
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