Walnut-Lentil Sandwiches

Author Notes

I like to utilize nuts and legumes as a protein source for lunches. I also find toasting the walnuts give them a great depth of flavor. This spread keeps really well in the lunchbox, and one batch can be used for several lunches. I always appreciate making one item at the beginning of the week and being able to use it later on when the week gets hectic, as they always do! And kids surprisingly love this spread as a lunch or even an afternoon snack, where I give it to them as a dip for vegetables. This recipe also doubles easily. - Christina C —Christina C

Test Kitchen Notes

There is a nice depth of flavors in this spread, and it goes well with the crunch of lettuce and cucumber in a sandwich. It’s healthy and a nice change from more traditional sandwich fillings. Although the original sandwich recipe is vegan, I added some fresh goat cheese to give some creamy tangy contrast and thought it worked quite well. I served this as an open-faced sandwich to my friends and they thought it was quite refreshing and tasty. I think it would also be good with just a quick mix/chop instead of puree, but the veggies in the sandwich do provide a nice contrast to the creamy puree if following the recipe as is. – JoanG —The Editors