3 Reasons why its heart healthy:
- A vegetable-rich diet delivers essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fibre that help reduce inflammation and maintain healthy cholesterol levels.
- Hummus, made from fibre-rich chickpeas, provides plant-based protein that supports heart health by promoting healthy cholesterol levels.
- Regular consumption of rocket can support healthy blood pressure, thanks to its vitamin K and nitrate content, which help enhance blood flow and circulation.
Roasted Veg & Hummus Sandwich
This roasted vegetable and hummus sandwich is a delicious and nutritious way to pack in your daily servings of vegetables. With a colourful mix of roasted pepper, courgette, and aubergine, it’s not only bursting with flavour but also a fantastic way to help you hit your 5-a-day.
Servings
2
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
25
minutesIngredients
1/2 red pepper
1/2 courgette
1/2 aubergine
1/2 red onion
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic granules or 1 fresh clove minced
100 g low-fat hummus
Handful of rocket
4 x slices of wholewheat sourdough bread
Directions
- Slice the pepper, courgette, aubergine and onion and place in a baking dish. Add the olive oil, black pepper and garlic and mix everything up. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes until beginning to brown.
- Step 2: Spread the hummus between the slices of bread, add the roasted veggies and top with rocket. Serve and enjoy!
