Pear-Walnut Sandwiches

Sweet, nutty, and creamy are the dominant flavors here, with toasted cinnamon-raisin bread, fresh alfalfa, and crisp pears offering lots of crunch. A nice lunch on its own, this sandwich also matches well with slightly sweet soups, like the Honey-Gingered Carrot Soup shown.

Pantry Checklist:
 

• Tub-style light cream cheese
• Cinnamon-raisin bread
• Walnuts
• Bartlett pears
• Alfalfa sprouts