| Mexican Cactus Salad (Ensalada de Nopales) |
A traditional Mexican salad featuring the unique flavor and textu... |
Mexican, Side Dish, Appetizer, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nutritious, Salad, Easy |
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| Vegan Rainbow Roast Vegetable Sandwich |
A hearty vegan sandwich filled with roasted vegetables, avocado, ... |
vegan, lunch, dinner, sandwich, healthy, fresh, roasted vegetables, easy, quick, American cuisine, nutritious |
{"title":"Vegan Rainbow Roast Vegetable Sandwich","description":"A hearty vegan sandwich filled with roasted vegetables, avocado, beetroot hummus, and kale pesto, perfect for a wholesome, nutritious lunch.","short_description":"A nourishing sandwich with roast vegetables, avocado, and pesto.","full_ingredient_list":["1 cup butternut pumpkin","1 red bell pepper","1 zucchini","extra virgin olive oil","1 avocado","1 carrot","1\/2 cup alfalfa sprouts","1 x 400g can chickpeas","1\/2 beetroot","1 teaspoon smoked paprika","1 cup kale leaves","1\/2 cup roast almonds","4 thick slices sourdough bread","salt","pepper"],"components":[{"name":"Roasted Vegetables","ingredients":[{"name":"butternut pumpkin","quantity":"1 cup","preparation_notes":"sliced into 5mm thick slices"},{"name":"red bell pepper","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"quartered and seeded","substitutions":["green bell pepper"]},{"name":"zucchini","quantity":"1","preparation_notes":"sliced into 5mm thick slices"},{"name":"extra virgin olive oil","quantity":"as needed","preparation_notes":"","substitutions":["avocado oil"]}],"tools_and_equipment":["baking tray","oven"],"instructions":[{"step_number":1,"description":"Preheat the oven to 180C.","tips":""},{"step_number":2,"description":"Place the sliced pumpkin, zucchini, and quartered red bell pepper on a lined baking tray. 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