Nut and Carrot Sandwich

A great blend of flavors that goes so nicely in a sandwich! Adapted from The Nut Gourmet cookbook by Zel Allen.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

• 3  large carrots, peeled, finely shredded
• 2⁄3 cup walnuts, finely ground (or pecans, or cashews)
• 8  green olives, minced
• 1  tablespoon pimiento, chopped (or roasted red pepper)
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
• 1  tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
• 8  slices  whole grain bread

Directions

1. Mix carrots, walnuts (or pecans), olives, pimientos, garlic in a bowl.
2. Add enough mayonnaise to moisten them well and hold the ingredients together.
3. Fold in basil.
4. Spread each slice of bread with a little mayonnaise and place the carrot/walnut mixture on 4 of the slices.
5. Top with remaining bread.
6. Cut in half and enjoy!