Open sandwich with houmous
A healthy open sandwich great for lunch at home or at the office
- 5
- Serves 4
- 1.5 of 5 a day
- Kcal210
- Fat5.2g
- Salt0.5g
- Sugar6.2g


Recipe by: Sarah Drabble
| Nutritionist
Ingredients
- 220g can chickpeas in water, drained
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic granules (optional)
- 4 thick slices wholemeal bread
- 150g cooked beetroot, grated
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated
- 100g rocket leaves
Method
- To make a simple hummus, using a hand-held blender, blend together the chickpeas, oil, lemon juice and garlic granules to the desired consistency.
- Lightly toast the slices of bread (optional) and spread with the hummus.
- Mix together the grated beetroot and carrot; and add a quarter to each slice of toast.
- Top with the rocket and serve.
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