Hummus Club Sandwiches

This sandwich is a vegetarian's delight! Fresh middle-eastern flavors of hummus and crisp produce between two whole-wheat slices of bread make for a fantastic and healthy lunch!

Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas, drained
• 12 slices whole-wheat bread
• 2 cups shredded Bibb lettuce
• 8 slices tomato
• 4 slices red onion
• 1 cup cucumber, sliced
• 4 cups alfalfa sprouts

Instructions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
    
2. Spread 2 tablespoons hummus over 1 bread slice.
    
3. Top with 1/2 cup lettuce, 2 tomato slices, 1 onion slice, 1 bread slice, 1/4 cup cucumber, 1 cup sprouts, and 1 bread slice.
    
4. Cut sandwich diagonally into quarters; secure with wooden picks. Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.
    
5. Yield: 4 sandwiches.