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These Red Pepper Pesto Sandwiches are made with vegan cream cheese, arugula, avocado & a homemade roasted red pepper pesto | ThisSavoryVegan.com #thissavoryvegan #sandwiches #veganpesto

Red Pepper Pesto Sandwiches

Servings: 4 sandwiches
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
These Red Pepper Pesto Sandwiches are made with vegan cream cheese, arugula, avocado & a homemade roasted red pepper pesto!
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Ingredients

FOR THE RED PEPPER PESTO

  • 2 roasted red peppers from a jar, drained & dried
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil & drained
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
  • salt & pepper to taste

FOR THE SANDWICHES

  • 8 slices sourdough
  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter
  • 4 ounces vegan cream cheese
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 2 avocados sliced
  • pepper

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Add the red pepper pesto ingredients to a food processor and pulse until combined.
  • Add butter to one side of each slice of bread. To the inside of one side of the sandwich spread red pepper pesto. To the other slice add vegan cream cheese, arugula &. avocado. Sprinkle with black pepper and close the sandwiches.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwiches (buttered sides out) until browned on both sides.
  • Remove from the skillet and repeat with the remaining sandwiches.
Calories: 760kcal, Carbohydrates: 83g, Protein: 19g, Fat: 42g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g, Monounsaturated Fat: 18g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Sodium: 1241mg, Potassium: 950mg, Fiber: 13g, Sugar: 10g, Iron: 7mg
Cuisine: American
Course: lunch, Main Course
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