One Amazing Sandwich

on June 24, 2011

Please, please make this sandwich ASAP. It was truly amazing. And so simple!

In between two slices of bread:

Hummus (any flavor would do, but mine was a white bean and basil type from Trader Joeâ€™s)
Goat cheese
Mashed warm kidney beans (drained and rinsed)

And it looked pretty, too!

Some steamed greens (it was a blend bag â€“ collard greens, mustard, kale, and something else delicious) with a little sea salt.

Some mint chocolates for dessert.

Katie is coming over shortly, and then weâ€™re going on a nice, long (hot) walk. I really need a workout lunch break! Been staring at a screen for far too long.

{ 48 comments }

Liv @ The Salty n' Sweet June 24, 2011, 12:59 pm
I make this sandwich combo ALL THE TIME! Except I’ll sometimes throw in a fried egg 🙂 Have a great time with Sweet Tater!
Caroline @ The G-Spot June 24, 2011, 1:01 pm
This isn’t gluten-free bread, is it? If so, you must tell me what it is because it looks wonderful! 🙂
- Caitlin June 24, 2011, 1:01 pm
  Tis! It’s Glutino Flax.
  - Caroline @ The G-Spot June 24, 2011, 1:04 pm
    (I meant to post the comment below up here — oops!) Yum. Iâ€™ve always stick to a few tried-and-trues, but I am definitely going to pick this up at the store next time. Thanks for sharing!
Caroline @ The G-Spot June 24, 2011, 1:03 pm
Yum. I’ve always stick to a few tried-and-trues, but I am definitely going to pick this up at the store next time. Thanks for sharing!
Marissa June 24, 2011, 1:04 pm
Wish you posted a bit sooner! I couldn’t decide what I wanted for lunch and spent half an hour staring into the fridge before cobbling together a mediocore salad and scrambled eggs, lol… the sandwich looks great!
chloe @ 321delish June 24, 2011, 1:04 pm
I have never mashed kidney beans…hmmmmm
Sana June 24, 2011, 1:04 pm
You can’t go wrong with hummus and cheeseee!
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) June 24, 2011, 1:11 pm
I have that hummus and oh my god it is good!
Mary (What's Cookin' with Mary) June 24, 2011, 1:12 pm
That sammie does sound SUPER tasty. Def going to try it out !
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat June 24, 2011, 1:13 pm
Sounds delicious Caitlin, and I love the purple!! I was just outside for my lunch break and even though it’s overcast and slightly rainy, it’s amazing what an outdoor lunch break can do for your energy!
Amanda June 24, 2011, 1:24 pm
I might be more likely to eat kidney beans that way. I hate the pop when you bite into them!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey June 24, 2011, 1:28 pm
That does look like an amazing sandwich! Lucky me, I just bought some kidney beans!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen June 24, 2011, 1:30 pm
Lunch breaks are the best! If it wasn’t raining here for the 3rd day in a row I would be doing the same!
Khushboo June 24, 2011, 1:42 pm
U sold the sandwich to me when you said ‘goat cheese’…best thing ever!
Lauri (Redheadrecipes.com) June 24, 2011, 1:53 pm
Mmmm… I bet that sandwich was FUN (messy) to eat! Hummus, beans and goat cheese are 3 of my favorite things, so I am sure it was YUMMY too!

I’m taking a break from the screen in 5, 4, 3….
The Teenage Taste June 24, 2011, 2:08 pm
Wow! That sandwich is amazing, indeed! I must try it as soon as I pick up some goat cheese. Yum! 😀
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife June 24, 2011, 2:10 pm
Oh that TOTALLY needs to be made, ASAP around here!! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) June 24, 2011, 2:20 pm
I’m always looking for easy, delicious sandwiches for lunch–thanks for sharing!
Katie (Sweet Tater) June 24, 2011, 2:25 pm
kidney beans don’t get enough credit.
giordin June 24, 2011, 2:34 pm
that looks delicious!

you have some of the most random, unique, and delicious looking, quick recipe ideas. i mean that in a good way! i love it!
Michele June 24, 2011, 2:35 pm
Beans on top of beans- now thats my kind of sandwich 🙂
Sonia (the Mexigarian) June 24, 2011, 3:21 pm
that bread looks divine. I must find it!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat June 24, 2011, 3:32 pm
Trader Joes hummus + goat cheese + ANYTHING = delish 😉
Rachel Starr June 24, 2011, 3:34 pm
Yum! I make a version of this w/ fresh spinach & sundries tomatoes. So delish!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss June 24, 2011, 3:47 pm
I don’t doubt it!! I’ve been LOVING beans lately!
Baking 'n' Books June 24, 2011, 3:54 pm
You could put hummus and goat cheese on a cardboard box and I’ll eat it.

Ooooh – a long, HOT walk?! It’s pouring here! Enjoy 🙂
Rachel June 24, 2011, 4:22 pm
wow! i’m having this for lunch tomorrow- no questions asked!
Julie @ Shining From Within June 24, 2011, 4:27 pm
Just wondering… Why in particular do you like goat cheese v other cheeses so much?
- Caitlin June 24, 2011, 4:44 pm
  it’s creamy and delicious and your stomach breaks it down more easily 🙂
Yolie @ Practising Wellness June 24, 2011, 4:42 pm
Oh. My. Gosh. I will definitely make this sandwich tomorrow! Goats cheese + hummus + kidney beans = 3 of my favourite things, so this is a “must make”, lol! 🙂 xyx
Koko June 24, 2011, 5:14 pm
WOW this looks incredible, and SO simple. Did you toast the bread first? Just wondering about texture!
Molly @ RDexposed June 24, 2011, 5:38 pm
The bread alone lookes D-lish!
Lindsey @ Cardio Pizza June 24, 2011, 5:41 pm
That sandwich does look very tasty! 🙂
Errign June 24, 2011, 5:50 pm
That sandwich looks baller!

Caitlin, are you only going to be in Asheville for the day? 🙂
alli June 24, 2011, 5:59 pm
yum! i made a similar one yesterday using black beans mashed with garbanzo beans. after i spread it on my bread i put it in the waffle maker! i love using my waffle maker for toast and sandwiches. what can i say, im a kid at heart 🙂
Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) June 24, 2011, 6:00 pm
Beautiful sandwich! Love the layering on it. YUM! Enjoy your walk!
Susan June 24, 2011, 8:01 pm
That meal looked so good! Just wondering….how did you steam the greens?
Shelley June 24, 2011, 8:05 pm
Wow that sandwich looks really good!, it looks like it would be super filling too. Im going to try it today for lunch 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin June 24, 2011, 8:53 pm
Love this sandwich combo! Anything with goat cheese and hummus is a winner in my books. 😉
Catherine@happinessafterheartache June 24, 2011, 9:40 pm
This sandwich looks so yummy! I love love love goat cheese. Any cheese. And hummus! I think black or kalamata olives would be a great addition too.
Miranda @ Working Mom Works Out June 24, 2011, 10:12 pm
I thought that was some kind of fruit at first glance… But I’ve had a glass (2) of wine. I can get behind some mashed kidney beans. Looks yum!
kris (everyday oats) June 25, 2011, 1:08 am
that sandwich DOES look good! yum 🙂
Jessi @ Quirky Cookery June 25, 2011, 1:57 am
Oooo! I never would’ve thought to put beans on a sandwich, especially kidney beans. I love how it looks, though, and if you say it’s good, I’m certainly willing to give it a shot.
Amber K June 25, 2011, 11:25 am
That looks like a really tasty sandwich!
Recovering Food Addict June 27, 2011, 4:58 pm
I can’t wait to make that sandwich. Looks so yummy! Your posts inspire me to keep trying new things.
AmandaonMaui August 23, 2011, 3:09 am
Yum! We loved this. I had it for my first night of class, along with a small salad topped with Mmm Sauce (You’ve got me hooked) and a small cup of yogurt with local raw macadamia nut honey. Even my bf loved it. I think he might have loved it more than I did even! He had homemade ranch dressing on his salad and a piece of chocolate for dessert.

Your blog is totally inspiring me to eat even better than I was (which was pretty darn good) and to be more active. I am inspired to at least do a 5k fast walk in the coming year. I’m not sure about me and running. I get shin splints easily, and I have weak knees and hips (family traits it seems). Perhaps with good training I could get there though.

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