Cream Cheese and Pesto Sandwich

This is my favourite of all sandwiches. It makes a wonderfully fresh and healthy lunch when accompanied by a berry-and-yoghurt smoothie.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  whole wheat ciabatta (20 cm long) or 1  piece whole wheat baguette (20 cm long)
• 2  tablespoons cream cheese (Philadelphia for example)
• 2  lettuce leaves
• 1⁄2 tomatoes, slices
• 1⁄4 cucumber, unpeeled, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup  shredded carrot
• 4 -5  basil leaves
• 2  tablespoons basil pesto
•  salt
•  black pepper

Directions

1. Slice bread horizontally in half.
2. Spread cream cheese on one half. Sprinkle with some salt and pepper.
3. Layer lettuce leaves and tomato, sprinkle with salt.
4. Then layer cucumber and carrots, sprinkle with pepper. End with the basil leaves.
5. Spread pesto on other half of the bread and lay it on top of the basil leaves to make a sandwich.
6. Enjoy!