Description
These matcha cucumber tea sandwiches are a fresh and elegant vegan finger food made with a creamy matcha-infused spread, crisp cucumber slices, and soft bread. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or light gatherings.
Ingredients
8 slices soft rye or whole wheat sandwich bread (crusts removed)
1/2 large cucumber (thinly sliced)
100 g vegan cream cheese
1/2 tsp culinary matcha powder
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional garnish: extra dill or edible flowers
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the vegan cream cheese, matcha powder, lemon zest, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth and evenly green.
- Trim the crusts from the bread slices to create a classic tea sandwich look.
- Spread the matcha cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of each slice of bread.
- Arrange the thin cucumber slices over half of the bread slices, slightly overlapping to cover evenly.
- Top with the remaining bread slices and gently press together.
- Cut the sandwiches into triangles, rectangles, or finger shapes as desired.
- Arrange on a serving tray and garnish with extra dill or edible flowers. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, add thin slices of avocado with the cucumber.
Fresh chives or parsley can be used instead of dill for a different herbal flavor.
Pumpernickel or seeded bread works well and creates a striking contrast with the green spread.
For gluten-free sandwiches, substitute your favorite gluten-free sandwich bread.
Store prepared sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour. Cover with parchment paper or a lightly damp paper towel to prevent the bread from drying.
These sandwiches are best served chilled or at room temperature and should not be reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
