Hummus - Vegetable Sandwich

Here is a simple and quick sandwich recipe that needs just basic kitchen skills. This easy sandwich is a favorite at our home. It can be packed as a lunch for kids as well besides being a breakfast item prepared in no time. It is a diabetic friendly recipe as well, given that the bread used is a whole grain one.

Any whole grain bread and your choice of hummus can be used to make this bread. I have used oatnut bread and roasted red pepper hummus for this sandwich today. And I have used only cucumber and tomato slices, as my daughter prefers only those in this sandwich. Vegetables of one's choice can go into this preparation.

This sandwich preparation is so simple that no recipe is actually needed. The above picture is self explanatory. This sandwich needs five ingredients - some whole grain bread slices, hummus spread, vegetable slices, salt and pepper.  Toasting the bread slices is first step in the preparation. Spread the hummus evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice. Place the vegetable slices on the hummus spread side of a bread slice. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste. Cover it with the other bread slice, with hummus side facing down. Chop the sandwich diagonally and serve.

This is going to be my contribution to this week's Blogging marathon, with the theme 'Quick Breakfasts'. Check the page link to see what other marathoners are cooking.

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Microwave Apple Oatmeal

I wish all my readers a happy, healthy and prosperous new year. May all your wishes and dreams come true this year.
 
I am starting the new year on a healthy note, with this simple, humble dish that takes about five minutes from start to finish. There is no need for any sweeteners in this fiber rich breakfast as the apple does the job. If still one prefers extra sweetness, a sweetener of choice can be added. Besides the natural sweetness, the crunchy apple bits lend a nice texture to the oatmeal.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup milk (I use fat-free milk.)
One small sized apple, finely diced
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
2 tbsp. nuts / dry fruits of your choice

Method:
* Add everything except the toppings to a big sized microwave safe glass bowl. Microwave for 4 to 5 minutes or until done, stirring intermittently once or twice. Keep an eye on the oatmeal to avoid the milk flowing over into the microwave.
* Remove the container and add extra warm milk if needed, to reach the desired consistency.
* Add toppings of choice and serve immediately.

This goes to Blogging marathon #60 under the theme 'Healthy Recipes / Diabetic Recipes'. Check the link to see what other marathoners are cooking.

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