I recently posted a picture of this sandwich on my Instagram and it was a huge hit, so I decided to share the recipe with all of you. Since the sandwich itself is easy to put together, this post will include instructions on how to make your own hummus.

Homemade hummus is a bit healthier than store bought, because store bought hummus typically has lemon powder or lemon juice concentrate (aka: sugar) in it. Store bought hummus also usually comes packaged in plastic, which isn’t good for the environment. So I always try to make my own hummus whenever I have time.

To make hummus, you will need the following:

1 can of chickpeas

1 tbsp of tahini

1 clove of garlic

1-2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

3 tbsp olive oil

salt to taste

I always use a food processor to make my hummus. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender, but you will need to add a little water to the hummus to get it all to blend smoothly.

Here’s are the steps for making the hummus:

1. Drain your chickpeas using a strainer or a colander and put them into the food processor.

2. Mince your garlic and add it to the food processor, along with all other ingredients except for olive oil. I would start with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of salt. You can add more later if you think you need it.

3. Process all the ingredients for about a minute, or until all the chickpeas are mashed.

4. Slowly add olive oil to the food processor while it’s running. I don’t measure the olive oil precisely when I’m doing this. I just keep adding it until the hummus is smooth.

5. Taste. Add more lemon juice or salt if you think it’s needed.

This hummus is great with chips or veggies as a mid-day (or midnight) snack. But you didn’t come here to learn how to make a snack. You came to learn how to make a super awesome sandwich. Here are the ingredients you’ll need to finish it:

Bread

Olive oil

Raw spinach

Cucumber

Apple

Salt (if desired)

To assemble:

1. Put some olive oil into a pan over medium low heat. Add your bread to the pan and let each side get brown and crispy, just like you’re making a grilled cheese but without the cheese in the middle.

2. Chop your spinach into small pieces and mix it into some of your hummus. This helps to marry all the ingredients of the sandwich together so they all work in harmony.

3. Slice your apples and cucumber as thinly as possible.

4. Spread your spinach-infused hummus on each slice of bread and layer your apple and cucumber slices. You can add a bit more salt if you want.

5. Enjoy the tastiest vegan sandwich you’ve ever eaten.

My inspiration for this sandwich came from the turkey cheddar apple sandwich I used to order every week at the Fine Arts Cafe when I was at UVA. I no longer eat turkey or cheddar, but I still love putting apples on a sandwich.