Take your lunch box game to the next level by swapping out mayo with hummus in your next sandwich such as these tasty Hummus BLTs!
School has been in session here for a couple weeks and slowly but surely we are starting to get into the groove.
One department I’m always trying to improve is our lunch box routine. Truth be told: we get stuck in a rut and tend to eat the same turkey & mayo way too often than I’d like to admit.
My latest solution? Swapping out mayo with Sabra hummus! It’s great on ANY sandwich but it works particularly well in these hearty hummus BLTs made with bacon, lettuce and tomato. Plus, hummus adds fiber and protein – neither of which mayo provides.
For the bread, I like to use a crusty whole grain bread which is sturdy enough to hold up to the hummus and tomatoes. If you want to keep it low carb when making lunch for yourself, simply use the lettuce as the bread.
Typically I’ll go with Sabra classic hummus for these BLT sandwiches but roasted red pepper or toasted pine nut would work great too.
On the side, fill your boxes up with a variety of fruits and veggies. We usually use whatever is in season (we still have berries in Michigan) or whatever my kids love most at the moment (my youngest loves baby carrots.)
Of course, don’t forget a little something salty (pickles) and sweet (dark chocolate chips and toasted coconut flakes.) What are your favorite lunch box goodies?? Send me your ideas – I need all the help I can get!
No forks required.
Hummus BLT Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 4 tablespoons Sabra Classic Hummus or flavor of choice
- 4 slices tomato
- 4 slices cooked bacon
- 2 leaves lettuce
Instructions
- To prepare the bacon, bake for 10-20 minutes in a 400 degree oven. I like to use this guide for cooking bacon.
- To assemble the sandwiches, spread each slice of toast with 1 tablespoon each Sabra hummus. Top one side with two slices tomato, two pieces cooked bacon and lettuce then top with the second piece of bread before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
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Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
Disclosure: I am honored to be a Sabra Tastemaker. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.
Gina/Running to the Kitchen
Great idea! I am going to try this!
Toni | Boulder Locavore
Such an amazing appetizer idea!
Liren | Kitchen Confidante
Hummus is such a perfect swap for mayo – and so much better, too!
Lauren Grier
These would make great adult lunches too!
Lucy @ Supergoldenbakes
This is a great switch out for mayo – super tasty and a little bit healthier.
Julia
We always have Sabra in our house! It’s the best. This BLT sounds lovely.
Corry Oosterhouse
Yum, Liz!!! Since I don’t like mayo, this sounds so good!! And the whole sandwich is 8 smart points, that’s not bad! Pair it with my homemade sour dough whole wheat/ flax meal bread and I’ve got a winner!!?
Liz DellaCroce
Oh my gosh I bet your bread is out of this world!
Corry Oosterhouse
Liz, I make my bread with a sour dough starter that a friend gave me years ago! It’s made with instant potato flakes, sugar and warm water. Besides the whole wheat/flax meal bread I make a cinnamon raisin bread with it! It makes great French toast too!?
Liz DellaCroce
That sounds like heaven Corry!
Carol G.
What a delicious looking lunch…all of it. Hummus sounds like a tasty substittion for mayo.
Liz DellaCroce
It’s truly so good!