Creamy Spinach Delight Tea Sandwiches
Inspired by my Gram's cherished tea sandwich recipes, these Creamy Spinach Delight Tea Sandwiches are the perfect addition to your lunch or snack repertoire. Packed with fresh spinach and a rich blend of creamy mayonnaise and sour cream, these sandwiches are elevated by a hint of spice from Frank's Red Hot sauce and the savory depth of vegetable soup mix. Perfect for a light lunch, afternoon tea, or as a delicious appetizer, these delightful bites will impress your guests and family alike.
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Servings
100
Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Fresh Spinach
1 lb (washed and trimmed)
Mayonnaise
1 cup
Sour Cream
8 ounces
Chopped Green Onion
1/2 cup (finely chopped)
Dry Vegetable Soup Mix
1 ounce
Hot Sauce
2 teaspoons
White Bread
8 slices
Instructions
1
In a food processor, combine the fresh spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, chopped green onions, dry vegetable soup mix, and hot sauce. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
2
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
3
Once chilled, remove the crusts from the slices of white bread.
4
Evenly spread the spinach mixture onto half of the bread slices, then top with the remaining slices to create sandwiches.
5
Finally, cut each sandwich into triangles and serve on a platter, garnished if desired.
Nutrition Information
6.25g
Fat
8.125g
Carbs
2.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Creamy Spinach Delight Tea Sandwiches?
These are delicate sandwiches inspired by a grandmother's recipe, featuring a blend of fresh spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, and savory vegetable soup mix on crustless white bread.
How much spinach is needed for this recipe?
You will need 1 lb of fresh spinach that has been washed and trimmed.
What type of bread is recommended?
The recipe calls for 8 slices of white bread with the crusts removed.
How long does the filling need to chill?
The mixture should be chilled in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Is this recipe considered vegetarian?
Yes, this recipe is tagged as vegetarian.
What equipment is necessary to make the filling?
A food processor is required to pulse the ingredients until they are smooth and well blended.
What makes these tea sandwiches savory?
The savory depth comes from the dry vegetable soup mix and finely chopped green onions.
Is there any spice in this recipe?
Yes, the recipe includes 2 teaspoons of hot sauce for a hint of spice.
How many calories are in a serving?
Each serving contains approximately 100 calories.
What is the fat content of the sandwiches?
Each serving has about 6.25g of fat.
How much protein is in these sandwiches?
There are 2.5g of protein per serving.
What are the carbohydrate levels?
There are 8.125g of carbohydrates per serving.
How should the sandwiches be cut?
They should be cut into triangles for a classic tea sandwich presentation.
What kind of onion is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 cup of finely chopped green onions.
Can I use a specific brand of hot sauce?
The description suggests using Frank's Red Hot sauce for the best flavor profile.
How much mayonnaise is included?
The recipe requires 1 cup of mayonnaise.
What is the amount of sour cream used?
You will need 8 ounces of sour cream.
Is the vegetable soup mix dry or prepared?
The recipe uses 1 ounce of dry vegetable soup mix.
How should I prepare the bread?
You should remove the crusts from the slices before spreading the spinach mixture.
What occasions are these sandwiches suitable for?
They are perfect for light lunches, afternoon tea, snacks, or as appetizers for parties.
Is there a specific way to serve them?
Serve them on a platter, garnished as desired, after cutting them into triangles.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 7 ingredients required.
Who inspired this spinach recipe?
The recipe was inspired by the creator's Gram's cherished tea sandwich recipes.
What is the primary texture of the filling?
The texture is smooth and creamy due to the processing of spinach with mayo and sour cream.
Can these be made ahead of time?
Yes, they actually require a 3-hour chilling period, making them great for advance prep.
Are there any fibers or sugars listed in the nutrition?
The current nutritional data lists fiber and sugar as null or not specified.
Does the recipe use cooked spinach?
No, it uses fresh spinach that is pulsed raw in the food processor.
How many slices of bread are prepared?
The recipe uses 8 slices of white bread to make the sandwiches.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include spinach, tea sandwiches, appetizers, lunch, snacks, vegetarian, and easy recipes.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to combine the spinach, mayo, sour cream, green onions, soup mix, and hot sauce in a food processor.