Vegan Jalapeno Pesto Sandwich

This Vegan Jalapeno Pesto Sandwich is a spicy twist on the classic pesto sandwich. The jalapeno adds a kick of heat, while the creamy avocado and fresh vegetables complement the flavors perfectly.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup walnuts
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 slices whole grain bread
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• Handful of baby spinach leaves

Instructions:

In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, garlic, jalapeno peppers, and nutritional yeast

Pulse until finely chopped

With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth paste

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Toast the slices of bread until lightly browned

Spread a generous amount of jalapeno pesto onto each slice of bread

Top two slices with avocado slices, tomato slices, and baby spinach leaves

Place the remaining slices of bread on top to form sandwiches

Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately