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Vegetarian sandwiches with lentils and herbed ricotta

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These delicious vegetarian sandwiches are packed with so much protein! French green lentils, cucumber, avocado, and a walnutty herby ricotta cheese.

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Hello friends! It’s time for another recipe for us to create healthy, packable lunches. Lunches that are unique, and of course, good for you! So, of course we have to make some protein packed vegetarian sandwiches!

So…… enter the awesome french green lentil as a main sandwich ingredient. Add some Spring veggies, herbs, and some delicious cheese, and you’ve got the most awesome Spring green lentil sandwiches for lunch.

Mmmmmm……. lentils are my JAM! (Ahem…. the salad with lentils from last week.)

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Vegetarian sandwiches with lentils and herbed ricotta
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

These delicious vegetarian sandwiches are packed with so much protein! French green lentils, cucumber, avocado, and a walnutty herby ricotta cheese.

Course: entree, main dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vegetarian
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 493 kcal
Author: Trish Bozeman
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup dried french green lentils
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • 1/8 cup roughly chopped walnuts
  • 4 slices bread of your choice I used Dave's Killer 21 Whole Grains
  • 1 small avocado pitted, peeled, and mashed with a fork
  • 12 slices cucumber
  • 2 small handfuls of lettuce
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Rinse the lentils in a mesh sieve under cold water. Remove shriveled lentils and any debris or pebbles. Combine with the stock in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender, but still a bit al dente*. Strain through the strainer and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta with the dill, chives, and walnuts. Set aside.
  3. Build your sandwich! Spread the ricotta evenly over 2 pieces of bread, and the mashed avocado evenly over the other 2 pieces of bread. Season the avocado generously with salt and pepper. Top the ricotta with the lentils**. Top with the cucumber, lettuce, and then close with the avocado bread.
Recipe Notes

*Keep an eye on the stock level. You may need to add more stock as the lentils cook.
**You may have more lentils than you need. Reserve for another use.

Nutrition Facts
Vegetarian sandwiches with lentils and herbed ricotta
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwich)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 234
% Daily Value*
Fat 26g40%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 494mg21%
Potassium 977mg28%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 19g76%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 439IU9%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 162mg16%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

I definitely recommend wrapping this sandwich in parchment paper for packing. Those lentils can get EVERYWHERE!

Also, why not make a big batch of those delicious lentils and keep them in your fridge. Add them to salads, soups, or use them as a side dish!

vegetarian sandwich with ricotta

If you make this recipe, please let me know on social media or in the comments below! Leave a star rating in your comment or tag me on Instagram with #Rhubarbarians.

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Hope you enjoy one of these babelicious sandwiches! ❤️

Trish

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Spring green lentil sandwiches with walnut herb ricotta recipe! Delicious, vegetarian sandwiches with french green lentils, cucumber, avocado, and a walnutty herby ricotta cheese. SOOOO GOOD!
Spring green lentil sandwiches with walnut herb ricotta recipe! Delicious, vegetarian sandwiches with french green lentils, cucumber, avocado, and a walnutty herby ricotta cheese. SOOOO GOOD!
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Comments

  1. Kristen @ The Endless Meal

    November 07, 2017 at 6:36 am

    That sandwich looks incredible! Love the sound of the walnut herb ricotta. Yum!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      November 10, 2017 at 9:02 am

      Thanks, Kristen!

      Reply
  2. fabfood4all

    May 10, 2016 at 8:38 am

    What a totally awesome sandwich, healthy and delicious I’m sure:-)

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 10, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

    May 10, 2016 at 8:25 am

    This sounds AMAZING! I love lentils, but that walnut herb ricotta is what is making me DROOL! I need to try this!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 10, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Ha! Thanks! It definitely makes this sandwich!

      Reply
  4. Sue/theviewfromgreatisland

    May 10, 2016 at 8:08 am

    This is absolutely ingenious, and absolutely GORGEOUS too!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 10, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you so much, Sue!

      Reply
  5. whittypaleo

    May 10, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Yep, definitely convenient for a packed lunch! Lovely pictures!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 10, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Melissa

    May 10, 2016 at 7:54 am

    I would eat this for lunch any day! Love the addition of lentils. And I currently have chives and dill coming up in my garden, so saving this to make soon!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 10, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Awesome! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  7. foodhuntersguide

    May 06, 2016 at 8:24 am

    What a delicious idea for a sandwich

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 06, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  8. recipesfromapantry

    May 05, 2016 at 11:01 am

    I would not have dreamt of putting lentils in a sandwich like this. I love the idea and will be borrowing it.

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 06, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Awesome! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  9. Kylee Cooks

    May 05, 2016 at 10:48 am

    I love the stacked sandwich picture – looks so yummy. That is a healthy looking sandwich right there!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 06, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Thanks so much, Kylee!

      Reply
  10. poojanadkarni@poojascookery.com

    May 05, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Sounds very healthy and nutritious.

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 06, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Thank you

      Reply
  11. Molly ~ EasycookingwithMollym

    May 05, 2016 at 10:44 am

    What a healthy n delicious sandwich is this. I love using lentils on a daily basis and this is surely going in my ‘things to make’ list.

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 06, 2016 at 10:24 am

      Great Molly! Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  12. Sarah @ Champagne Tastes

    May 04, 2016 at 9:42 am

    This sounds delicious! I love lentils on anything.. I hadn’t thought of putting them in a sandwich!!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      May 04, 2016 at 10:17 am

      Thanks Sarah! You should give it a try sometime!

      Reply
  13. Chelsey

    April 22, 2016 at 4:14 am

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Definitely making this ASAP!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      April 25, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Awesome! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  14. Ariella

    April 21, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    Looks delicious! Haven’t had lentils on a sandwich before…what a great idea.

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      April 25, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Thank you Ariella!

      Reply
  15. Michaela

    April 21, 2016 at 6:42 pm

    Gorgeous photos! Absolutely mouth watering

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      April 21, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks so much Michaela!

      Reply
  16. Emily @SinfulNutrition

    April 21, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    First off, I LOVE your blog name, and promise of extra boozy drinks! And I want to spread that herby ricotta on everything and anything. Can’t wait to check out your blog even more now that I found it through Recipe Redux!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      April 21, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Haha! Thanks! I’m VERY pregnant right now, so no boozy drinks this Spring, but they will be back this Summer for sure!

      Reply
  17. britabritnellbrita

    April 21, 2016 at 11:01 am

    YESSS!! Since I’ve been trying to eat less (or no) meat right now, I’ve found myself LOVING lentils!! Definitely trying out this recipe. Yum!

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      April 21, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      Awesome! Excited to hear what you think!

      Reply
  18. ankey15

    April 21, 2016 at 7:59 am

    These look so good and filling.

    Reply
    • Patricia Bozeman

      April 21, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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