These delicious vegetarian sandwiches are packed with so much protein! French green lentils, cucumber, avocado, and a walnutty herby ricotta cheese.
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.)
These delicious vegetarian sandwiches are packed with so much protein! French green lentils, cucumber, avocado, and a walnutty herby ricotta cheese.
- 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
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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.
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Meanwhile, stir together the ricotta with the dill, chives, and walnuts. Set aside.
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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.
*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.
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!
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Hope you enjoy one of these babelicious sandwiches! 
Trish
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Kristen @ The Endless Meal
That sandwich looks incredible! Love the sound of the walnut herb ricotta. Yum!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks, Kristen!
fabfood4all
What a totally awesome sandwich, healthy and delicious I'm sure:-)
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
This sounds AMAZING! I love lentils, but that walnut herb ricotta is what is making me DROOL! I need to try this!
Patricia Bozeman
Ha! Thanks! It definitely makes this sandwich!
Sue/theviewfromgreatisland
This is absolutely ingenious, and absolutely GORGEOUS too!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you so much, Sue!
whittypaleo
Yep, definitely convenient for a packed lunch! Lovely pictures!
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you!
Melissa
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!
Patricia Bozeman
Awesome! Let me know how you like it!
foodhuntersguide
What a delicious idea for a sandwich
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you
recipesfromapantry
I would not have dreamt of putting lentils in a sandwich like this. I love the idea and will be borrowing it.
Patricia Bozeman
Awesome! Let me know how it goes!
Kylee Cooks
I love the stacked sandwich picture - looks so yummy. That is a healthy looking sandwich right there!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks so much, Kylee!
poojanadkarni@poojascookery.com
Sounds very healthy and nutritious.
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you
Molly ~ EasycookingwithMollym
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.
Patricia Bozeman
Great Molly! Let me know what you think!
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes
This sounds delicious! I love lentils on anything.. I hadn't thought of putting them in a sandwich!!
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks Sarah! You should give it a try sometime!
Chelsey
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Definitely making this ASAP!
Patricia Bozeman
Awesome! Let me know how you like it!
Ariella
Looks delicious! Haven't had lentils on a sandwich before...what a great idea.
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you Ariella!
Michaela
Gorgeous photos! Absolutely mouth watering
Patricia Bozeman
Thanks so much Michaela!
Emily @SinfulNutrition
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!
Patricia Bozeman
Haha! Thanks! I'm VERY pregnant right now, so no boozy drinks this Spring, but they will be back this Summer for sure!
britabritnellbrita
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!
Patricia Bozeman
Awesome! Excited to hear what you think!
ankey15
These look so good and filling.
Patricia Bozeman
Thank you!