Ingredients
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- Slices of honey wheat bread or other favorite soft bread
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped broccoli
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- carrot cookie cutter
Instructions
- In small saucepan place the shredded carrots and water
- Cover bringing to a boil and steam for about 3-4 min (carrots should reduce to about 1 cup after steaming)
- Set aside and allow the carrots to cool
- Using a small food processor or blender add mayo, cream cheese, carrots, lemon juice, salt and pepper blending till smooth consistency
- Chop broccoli using only the tops very finely
- Take the bread slices and cut using the carrot cookie cutter
- Spread desired amount of cream cheese mixture onto one entire side evenly
- Take the broccoli and place at the top of the carrot
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese onto the bottom of the carrot
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Remaining mixture refrigerate and use to make more later
- Makes about 25 mini sandwiches
- Category: Appetizer/Lunch