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Greens-and-Beans Sandwiches

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Photo by TED+CHELSEA CAVANAUGH, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

Yes, you should bring your lunch to work because the plastic clamshell holding your Santa Fe salad will still be on this planet when your great-great-grandchild is born. But also, it’s probably healthier, tastier, and cheaper than your to-go default. Sassed-up canned beans become a creamy layer in this vegetarian sandwich, while thick-cut feta provides something to sink your teeth into. 

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings

Ingredients

1 15-oz. can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from reserved ½ lemon)
Kosher salt
Leftover fennel stems and fronds from Big Batch Chicken Thighs
4 slices dark rye bread, toasted
5 oz. French feta, sliced into thick planks

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mash beans, sauce, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until combined and mostly smooth; season with salt. Thinly slice about ⅓ cup fennel stems and tear fronds to measure ¼ cup.

    Step 2

    Divide mixture between 2 slices of bread. Layer feta over and top with cucumbers. Scatter fennel stems and fronds over. Close up sandwiches with remaining slices of bread.

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