Awesome Artichoke Spread Sandwich

Remember your mother telling you to eat your vegetables? She probably never told you to eat an artichoke. Guess what? They're great! Make your mother proud and eat one today.

This sandwich uses an easy to make artichoke spread. The sandwich version shown uses cheese which can be optional for full vegan.

Artichoke spread:

Canned quartered artichoke hearts in water

Mustard - use your favorite

Garlic flakes/powder

hand blender or magic bullet or food processor or food ninja or good knife skills or ...

Sandwich:

Whole wheat bread

Lettuce

Sliced vine tomato

cheese (optional)- cheddar in pics - use your favorite

Sharp knife

Spreading knife/spatula

Artichoke spread is easy and best made in advance. It stores up to a week in the fridge and is excellent cold.

Drain the artichoke hearts.

Place in mixing bowl.

Add 1 tbsp of mustard.

add 1 tsp garlic flakes/powder

Use your mixing device until well blended and easy to spread.

After blending, you can add capers, diced celery for crunch, or whatever you choose - it's your spread.

Toast bread and gather ingredients.

You are ready for construction.

Layer as follows:

Bread

Lettuce

Cheese (optional)

Artichoke spread

Tomato sliced thin

Salt or pepper if desired

Bread

Slice your sandwich

It's the moment of truth....

Plate and add a side.

Carrot chips shown here for a healthy snack.

Goes well with fruit slices....or potato chips if you've been very good!