Crispy Lentil Asian Sandwich

Sun Apr 06 2025
Crispy Lentil Asian Sandwich

Stuffed with crispy lentils, spicy mayo and and a sesame edamame spread - this sandwich is packed with flavour and hands down just fantastic.

SERVINGS:

Ingredients

Crispy Lentils
  • 460 g lentils, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
Edamame Spread
  • 250 g edamame
  • 2 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 lime, juice
  • salt to taste
Spicy Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cups plant based mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
Cucumber Salad
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp sweet and sour sauce
Other
  • 1 large baguette, cut into 4 equal sized pieces

Instructions

  • Start by preheating the oven to 225 degrees celsius and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl toss together lentils, soy sauce and sesame oil. Pour onto the lined baking sheet and gently spread them out in a single layer.
  • Roast in the middle of the oven for 20 minutes, or until crispy.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the remaining components.
  • Edamame Spread: To a blender add shelled edamame, almond butter, water, lime and salt. Mix until smooth. Adjust with salt to taste. Set to side.
  • Spicy Mayonnaise: In a small bowl mix mayonnaise and sriracha until well combined. Set a side.
  • Cucumber Salad: In a medium sized bowl add cucumber, soy sauce and sweet and sour sauce. Toss to combine. Set a side.
  • To assemble, toast the bread lightly before layering all components (edamame spread, spicy mayonnaise, cucumber salad and crispy lentils) into the baguette.