Vegetable sandwich is a vegetarian dish rich in vitamins and fiber, providing many health benefits while being simple and easy to make. Let’s cook to immediately add 2 refreshing vegetable sandwich recipes to your family’s menu!
1. Mushroom Sandwich
Preparation
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mushroom Sandwich Serves 2
Sandwich bread 2 slices Chicken leg mushrooms 1 piece Oyster mushrooms 100 gr Potato 1 piece (boiled until soft) Carrot 1 piece Tomato 1 piece Onion 20 gr (sliced thin) Lettuce a little Chili sauce a little Ketchup a little Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Salt/pepper a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose delicious chicken feet mushrooms
- When selecting chicken feet mushrooms, you should choose those with vibrant colors and a length of about 10 – 12cm for the freshest flavor.
- The cap of the mushroom is round, brown, shiny, without scratches or tears, and the cap has a thin layer of fuzz.
- The stem is white, firm to the touch, and has a uniform color.
- Fresh chicken feet mushrooms have a distinct aroma similar to almonds. Avoid mushrooms with strange odors or those that are bruised.
- It is best to buy chicken feet mushrooms from reputable establishments to ensure quality.
How to choose delicious oyster mushrooms
- Choose mushrooms with a firm stem, large caps, gray or white in color, and without scratches or tears.
- The tip of the mushroom is slightly concave, and beneath the cap, there are thin, fuzzy gills. Prefer mushrooms that grow in clusters, are fresh, and have a distinct mushroom aroma.
Tools needed
Cement paper (Kraft paper), pan, knife, cutting board,…
How to make Mushroom Sandwich
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Prepare the mushrooms
After buying the chicken thigh mushrooms, use a knife to remove the dirty part at the mushroom stem. Then soak them in diluted saltwater for 3 – 5 minutes. After that, take them out and rinse with clean water, then let them drain. Use a cutting board to slice the mushrooms lengthwise with a thickness of about half a finger for easy eating.
After buying the oyster mushrooms, use a knife to remove the dirty part at the mushroom stem. Then use your hands to tear the mushrooms into small pieces for easy eating. Soak the torn mushrooms in diluted saltwater for about 15 – 20 minutes. After that, take them out and let them drain before cooking.
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Stir-fry the mushrooms
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil along with the thinly sliced onion that you have prepared and stir-fry for about 2 – 3 minutes until the onion becomes fragrant.
Then add the prepared chicken thigh mushrooms and oyster mushrooms into the pan, add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Stir-fry evenly for about 5 – 7 minutes until the mushrooms are cooked, then turn off the heat, adjust the seasoning to taste, and scoop into a bowl.
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Mashing potatoes
Cut the boiled soft potatoes into 5 – 7 smaller pieces for easier mashing.
Then place this potato into a bowl, mash until the potatoes are smooth. Add a little salt and mix well to enhance the flavor of the potatoes.
Tip: You can use a blender or a potato masher for quick results and to help the potatoes become evenly mashed.
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Preparing vegetables
Wash the carrots, use a double-edged knife or peeler to remove the skin. Cut the carrots into thin, even strips.
Separate the lettuce into individual leaves, wash thoroughly with water and let drain.
Wash the tomatoes, cut horizontally into thin slices suitable for eating.
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Sandwich Press
Spread the prepared sheet of parchment paper (Kraft paper) on a flat surface, place 1 slice of sandwich bread on it, and use a spoon to spread a thick layer of mashed potatoes on the bread, ensuring that the potatoes cover the entire surface of the bread.
Continue to spread a little chili sauce and a little ketchup on the bread. Then, add a bit of lettuce, just enough sautéed mushrooms, top with a few slices of tomato and a few thinly sliced carrots. Place the remaining slice of sandwich bread on top and press gently so that the sandwich does not fall apart.
Finally, roll up the parchment paper under the sandwich, fold both ends and smooth the corners gently, then press lightly. Secure both ends with tape. Use a knife to cut the wrapped sandwich in half and serve on a plate to enjoy.
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Finished Product
Enjoy the mushroom sandwich right away with the combination of sandwich bread and various vegetables, simple yet irresistibly appealing. Adding a bit of chili sauce on the sandwich will enhance the flavor of the dish.
2. Avocado Sandwich
Preparation
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Avocado Sandwich For 2 people
Sandwich bread 2 slices Pesto sauce 50 ml Hummus sauce 50 ml Avocado 1 fruit Cucumber 1/2 fruit Tomato 1 fruit Lettuce 100 gr (or other vegetables as preferred) Red onion 1/2 bulb Lemon 1/2 fruit Olive oil 50 ml Salt/ pepper/ paprika a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good cucumbers
- You should choose cucumbers that are straight, elongated, have a bright green color, consistent color from top to bottom, and are not yellowing or have dark spots.
- Cucumbers that still have a thin layer of white powder, the end has a stem, and the flower bud at the end is dry are fresh cucumbers; you should choose these because they will taste delicious, sweet, and not spongy when eaten.
How to choose good tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes that still have stems, the tomato stems are fresh and green, and when you gently pull them with your hand, the stems still stick tightly to the fruit.
- The tomato skin is plump, and the color is pink-red. When held, it feels firm and not soft or mushy.
How to choose good avocados
- You should choose avocados that still have stems; if the avocado is newly ripe, the stem will be slightly yellow. If the avocado stem is green or dark brown, wilted, or bruised, then the avocado is not ripe enough or has been left too long, and you should not choose these avocados.
- The avocado has smooth, shiny skin, and is not rough or spotted. When held, it feels heavy and firm.
Notes on ingredients
Pesto sauce and Hummus sauce
- You can buy Pesto sauce and Hummus sauce on e-commerce sites or refer to recipes to make them at home according to TasteVN’s recipes.
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How to Make Avocado Sandwich
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Prepare the vegetables
After purchasing, use a knife to cut the avocado lengthwise into 4 parts, gently remove the pit from the fruit, and then peel off the skin. Next, place the cut avocado on a cutting board, continue slicing it thinly, and arrange it on a plate to avoid mashing.
Wash the tomatoes after buying them, and let them drain. Cut the tomatoes horizontally into bite-sized slices and place them on a plate.
After buying, wash the cucumber thoroughly and let it drain. Then, slice the cucumber into thin bite-sized pieces.
After purchasing, use a knife to remove the root of the lettuce, separate the leaves, wash them thoroughly, and let them drain.
After purchasing, peel the red onion, wash it, and slice it thinly.
Tip: After buying, you can soak the vegetables in diluted salt water to help them clean and ensure hygiene! -
Season the vegetables
Pour about 30ml of olive oil evenly over the plate containing the prepared avocado, cucumber, and tomatoes. Then sprinkle a little salt, a little pepper, and a little chili powder, and let it sit for 5 – 10 minutes for the spices to soak in.
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Mix the salad
In a large bowl, add the prepped onions. Season with 20ml of olive oil, a little lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Then mix all the ingredients thoroughly and let sit for 5 – 10 minutes for the mixture to absorb the flavors.
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Assemble the sandwich
Spread about 50ml of Pesto sauce and 50ml of Hummus on the surfaces of 2 slices of sandwich bread.
Then layer cucumber, tomato, avocado, and the salad mixture on the Pesto spread side of the first slice of bread, and use the second slice spread with Hummus to press on top.
Gently press down to keep the sandwich from falling apart. Use a knife to cut the sandwich in half for easier enjoyment.
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Final Product
Avocado sandwich with a combination of sandwich bread, Pesto sauce, Hummus, and vegetables promises to give you a special, unique yet equally appealing meal.
This sandwich is suitable for breakfast and will taste better if you enjoy it with a cup of hot milk.
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With 2 ways to make fresh vegetable sandwiches that are simple and good for health, I hope you and your family will add more new sandwiches for an energetic breakfast. Wishing you success!
*Refer to the recipe and images from 2 YouTube channels Vegetarian with Nhi and Byron Talbott.
