Why is it when I bring up anything that has to do with savory peanut butter, people get all wild and weird about it? There has been some misinformation that has seeped into peoples brains that told them that peanut butter cannot be savory, that it must be paired with something sweet and sugary.
Well I am here to tell you that that is bull shit and while peanut butter does go amazingly with all things sweet and or fruity, it is almost more fantastic with savory notes and veggies. Seriously, I eat peanut butter all the freaking time, and most of that time it is has garlic, vinegar, and some hot sauce mixed into it. To dip carrots and cabbage into of course.
This sandwich is basically that. Peanut butter mixed with a few spices and loaded with veggies. Sure ok, some of you might be a little skeptical, that is how you were raised. Peanut butter and jelly. Peanut butter and fluff. Peanut butter and banana. I get it, because that was me when I was a kid too. But then I grew up and my taste for great things grew up too, which lead me to this sandwich.
So trust me. It will probably be one of the best peanut butter sandwich situations that you will ever stick in your mouth. Plus what do you got to lose? It is a one sandwich, basically no time invested, easy as can be, adventure. One that will change your view of peanut butter and maybe even your life in all the good ways. For reals.
Now to the peanut butter and veggie sandwich!
The stuff. Peanut butter, soy, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Also bread and lots of sliced up or shredded veggies. I used red onion, shredded cabbage and carrot, cucumber, sliced fresh green beans, and spinach.
First you pile your veggies together and dump a little vinegar on to them. Also add a little pepper and toss a bit. I did it right on the cutting board. No need to dirty another bowl if you don’t have to.
Now for the peanut butter spread. Mix the soy, rest of vinegar, the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes all together with the peanut butter. Add a tiny splash of water to loosen it up if needed. Mix until completely incorporated. And then dip your finger and taste it. Add more soy or spices if you want.
And then you spread the peanut butter all over the bread.
Top with the veggies that have been sitting a good couple minutes in the vinegar.
Close up the sandwich, cut in half…
Eat.
I know, I know. Life is pretty swell, especially with a peanut butter and veggie sandwich.
You’re welcome.
-C
Peanut butter and Veggie Sandwich
makes 1 sandwich
2 heaping tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon each ground ginger and red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon apple cider or red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon soy
splash of water
Veggies. You can use any or all of the following . Red onion, shredded cabbage, shedded carrot, sliced cucumber, green beans, spinach.
2 slices of some good ass bread
Start by placing all the veggies you are adding to the sandwich into a little pile and drizzle about a tablespoon of vinegar. Add ground black pepper and toss around a little. You can do this in a bowl, but just on a cutting board works too.
Next mix the peanut butter, tablespoon of vinegar, ginger, garlic, red chili flakes, and soy together until completely incorporated. Add a splash of water if needed to loosen a bit if it gets to thick to stir. Then taste. If you think it needs more heat, add more chili flakes, or more saltness, add a splash more soy.
And now spread the peanut butter all over the two slices of bread. Each side get equal amounts. Grab the veggies and pile them on, close sides together, and cut in half.
Eat. And yes, feel free to make another.