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Vegan Mushroom Pesto Sandwich Recipe

This Vegan Mushroom Pesto Sandwich is a mouthwatering combination of sautéed mushrooms, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and homemade vegan pesto, all nestled between two slices of toasted whole-grain bread.
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich
  • 8 oz mushrooms (such as cremini or portobello), sliced 225g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread
  • Handful of fresh spinach leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Vegan Pesto
  1. First, make the vegan pesto. Combine the basil, cashews, garlic, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice in a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped. Slowly add the olive oil while processing until the pesto reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
Sauté the Mushrooms
  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 5–7 minutes, or until they are tender and golden brown. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Bread and Veggies
  1. Toast the whole-grain bread slices until they are golden and crispy. Meanwhile, slice the avocado, tomato, and red onion.
Assemble the Sandwich
  1. Spread a generous layer of vegan pesto on one side of each toasted bread slice. Layer the sautéed mushrooms, avocado slices, tomato slices, red onion, and fresh spinach leaves on two of the bread slices. Top with the remaining bread slices, pesto side down, to complete the sandwiches.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Mushroom Pesto Sandwich!