4-Layer Vegan Sandwich

Ingredients:

FOR THE SUN-DRIED TOMATO HEMP BASIL PESTO: (MAKES 1/2 CUP)

• 1 large garlic clove
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 6)
• 1/4 cup hulled hemp seeds
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1-2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

FOR THE SANDWICH:

• sprouted-grain bread (or wraps or Bibb lettuce)
• 2 tablespoons hummus
• 2 tablespoons Sun-dried Tomato Hemp Basil Pesto (from above)
• 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
• 1-2 thin tomato slices
• lettuce
• pinch of red pepper flakes
• pinch of salt & pepper

Directions:

1. For the pesto: Mince garlic in a food processor. Add the rest of the pesto ingredients and process until the pesto is smooth, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
2. Toast the bread in a toaster.
3. Spread bread with hummus and pesto (one on each). Layer on the avocado, tomato, and lettuce. Sprinkle on red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Slice in half and enjoy!