One of my favorite things about summertime: beach picnics! And that usually means waking early, preparing a big basket of sandwiches, snacks, fresh fruit, veggies and drinks - then heading out towards the sea to find a lovely spot in the sun. Sinking a beach umbrella into the lush white sand and listening to those beautifully loud California waves crash for hours on end as white and grey seagulls skim the sea mist waves and try to steal nibbles of our feast.
And today's recipe is a sandwich that is packed with savory, smoky, sweet flavors. Get my recipe for my Spicy Roasted Pepper Hummus + my Roasted Pepper Hummus Caramelized Onion Basil Skillet Sandwich.
Sandwich yumminess.
But, a picnic is not a picnic without delicious things in your picnic basket..
Hi spicy, creamy, golden, amazing filling.
Well hello there stack of oh-my-goodness..
How good is this sandwich? So good that I prepped this photoshoot at around 9AM, thinking I would eat this sandwich for lunch, but after one bite "taste test" I had to eat the entire thing for breakfast. So many amazing flavors in one bite - yet the recipe is quite simple!
Sweet fresh basil. Caramelized red onions. Smoky homemade roasted pepper hummus.
But lets start from the beginning... Swirl of roasted pepper hummus in my Vitamix:
Hummus for snacking, spreading, toting along on your summer adventures..
Sizzle it!..
Add sizzling caramelized onions hot from the skillet to warm the sandwich from the inside out.
Spread the creamy, rich, you-made-this hummus...
You can have this in your kitchen in a flash!
This is the real pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...
The hummus is truly the secret ingredient to this recipe. I combined super flavorful roasted red bell peppers with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, black pepper and a bit or sriracha. Those silky, blackened bell peppers add loads of flavor to the hummus. This hummus is AMAZING. Even if you do not make the entire sandwich, make the hummus for sure!
Healthy Snack. You can even pair the hummus with veggie sticks, or simply spread on toast for a healthy snack or light meal.
Red Pepper Hummus Caramelized Onion Basil Sandwich
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Published 06/11/2015
Ingredients
- Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: (you will have some leftover hummus)
- 3 large roasted red bell peppers - Mezzetta Roasted Bell Peppers used
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (1 can drained)
- 2 tablespoon tahini sauce
- 2-3 tablespoon sriracha (or sub with spicy salsa or hot sauce to taste)
- 2 small lemons, squeezed (seeds strained)
- salt and pepper to taste
- Sandwich Toppings:
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (for skillet)
- 4-5 slices red onion
- ½ - 1 teaspoon maple or agave syrup
- 6 leaves fresh basil, thinly chopped
- 4 slices of bread, vegan
Instructions
- First prepare your hummus by adding all the ingredients to a high speed blender. I used my Vitamix. Blend from low to high until smooth. If you have trouble blending, add a bit more lemon juice or a splash of water.
- Pour hummus into a serving bowl, cover and place in the fridge to chill until ready to use.
- For sandwiches: Warm up a skillet over high heat. Add the EVOO and when it is nice and hot, add the onions. Cook onions for 1-2 minutes, then add the maple or agave syrup to the onions. They should be blackened around the edges by now.
- Scoot the onions over to one side of the pan and turn heat down to medium. (You can add a splash more oil if desired for the bread, but not necessary.) Add the bread to the hot skillet and allow the heat of the leftover onion juices and pan to toast and warm the bread. Quick Tip: For faster toasting, you can lightly toast the bread in a toaster before adding to the skillet.)
- Spread a generous amount of hummus on each of the slices of bread. Then top two slices with onions, followed by the basil. Close sandwiches. Toast both sides of the sandwich in the pan until the desires toastiness has been achieved for the bread.
- Slice and serve warm - or wrap up in parchment paper or foil for transporting to wherever your day may bring you.
Yield: 2 sandwiches Prep Time: 00 hrs. 07 mins. Cook time: 00 hrs. 05 mins. Total time: 12 mins. Tags: sandwich,hummus,roasted pepper hummus,mezzetta,bring the heat,spicy
Let's do THIS. 
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Monica Talley says
An old-fashioned pb&j...if I'm feeling grown-up, then a classic veggie sandwich 😀
Julie L says
And this just might be my new fav sandwich. I love hummus with sliced red onion, sliced tomatoes and greens. Yum! LOVE roasted red peppers; this would give my usual veggie sandwiches an extreme yum factor!
Maria says
I love any chickpea "tuna" salad 🙂 It's refreshing and tangy!
katieislady says
Favorite sandwich was a white bean spread with braised chard but this recipe might be better!
Jordyn Manucci says
Favorite sandwich is avocado, tomato, and lettuce. SO GOOD!
Jess says
Chickpea tuna salad
HS kraftmaking says
I like prosciutto and cheese sandwiches for summer.
Liz says
Susan over at FFV has a recipe for a "comeback sauce" that makes ANYthing amazing, sandwiches included! But this sandwich looks incredible, too!
sj1384 says
That looks incredible!! I love hummus and tomatoes on sourdough...or or quinoa salad with fresh corn and tomatoes and peas, and lemon...yum! This hummus is going on tonights to do list. I even have a brand new jar of Mezzetta red peppers. It's fate. LOL
Kathy Sturr says
Making! Here, we don't have beaches but beautiful lakes and the St. Lawrence River - rock sitting for us. It's so beautiful and a great get away. This sandwich is on the next trip!
Stefanie says
I love a grilled vegetable sandwich
bonitapita says
I love avocado and tomato sandwiches
Elin Roberts says
I like peanut butter or almond butter with banana and cinnamon
Jessica Piekenbrock says
Peanut butter and jelly/fruit is always going to be my fav sandwich but anything with hummus on it is a very close second! Cannot wait to try this hummus!!
janet @ the taste space says
Coconut BLAT sandwich here
Kristy says
My favorite picnic sandwich for summer is homemade pesto and roasted veggie sandwich!
Amanda @ Sweets and Greens says
The perfect sandwich: a soft spread with the hummus, the sweet crunch of caramelised onion and the flavour punch of basil! Yummo
Marina D says
My favorite picnic sandwich is definitely a caprese or tuna sandwich on Ezekiel bread!
Adriane says
Chickpea "tuna" salad!
Breanna Excell says
Yum! This hummus look so good! My favourite picnic sandwich is either a sammie stuffed with veggies, sprout, avocado, hummus, and tempeh bacon. Or a tofu/chickpea salad sandwich. 🙂
Midmom58 says
fresh crusty bread with mozzarella, basil and tomato with drizzle of balsamic vinegar. This year nut tuna is proving to be a favorite: grilled with vegan cheese or double cream chive from Miyoko's
Tova says
Fave is grilled cheese with caramelized onions.
Niki O says
What kind of bread is that in the photos? Looks good!
Rebecca P. says
Fabulous sammie! I'm still in love with my vegan BLTs I've been making ever since I got my dehydrator (eggplant bacon!)
Laura Olson says
I love anything with avocado. Could be just a veggie sandwich, or something with hummus too, or something more involved with baked falafel burger things. oh my gosh, now I'm hungry.
Jennifer {Peppers and Peaches} says
This looks amazing! I'm going to pick up some of those peppers next time I go to the store. I'm doubly excited because I have fresh basil growing in my backyarddd! 🙂
Bianca says
a pressed sandwich!
Jessica T. says
I love your tempeh club sandwich with carrot slaw. So good!
Catherine Jackson says
I love a good veggie sandwich with spicy brown mustard, avocado, tomato, and sprouts!
Aimee Brimmer says
My favorite sandwich for a picnic is a veggie with mustard, avocado, cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, etc. and maybe some Tofurky Italian slices.
Laura Brasile says
Yowza! This looks amazing. I'll be making it this weekend for sure!, Thanks!
Claudia Del Vecchio says
Hummus is amazing, full of fiber to help lower cholesterol and blood sugars. I love all your vegan recipes. Keep them coming. "Eat Clean, Eat Safe".