Description
Vegan Cucumber Tea Sandwiches offer a refreshing twist on a classic favorite. Crisp slices of English cucumber are layered between soft whole grain bread, generously spread with creamy vegan dill cream cheese. Perfect for afternoon teas, picnics, or as a light snack, these elegant sandwiches are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Delight your guests with this flavorful treat that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 1 cup vegan cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and slice it into thin rounds, about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a bowl, mix vegan cream cheese with chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread the dill cream cheese mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- Layer cucumber slices on half of the bread slices and top with remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- Trim crusts and cut sandwiches into quarters or triangles for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 50g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding thin slices of avocado or radishes. - To keep cucumbers crispy, lightly salt them and let them rest for a few minutes before assembling.