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For your next case of the Monday munchies, meet your match in an unlikely hero: a beet sandwich. 5 Points’s Smoked Beet Sandwich is a plant-based delight so hearty and smoky it could make a carnivore do a double take. This local favorite piles them high in all their ruby-red glory, turning the humble root into a mouthwatering masterpiece.

Thick slices of local organic beets are roasted and smoked, yielding an earthy sweetness with a kiss of char. Those magenta slabs get stacked onto house-baked sourdough focaccia spread with a savory pecan purée that adds a creamy, nutty richness. On top, a crunchy cabbage and jalapeño slaw brings brightness and just the right hint of heat. The result is a glorious mess of textures and flavors: smoky, sweet, tangy, and utterly satisfying.

For a plant-based creation, the Smoked Beet Sandwich is downright decadent. No wonder it has been a longtime Tucson Foodie staff favorite. One bite and you’ll understand why. So the next time Monday has you down, head to 5 Points and treat yourself to this smoky, savory marvel. It’s one sandwich that truly can’t be beet.

5 Points is located at 756 S. Stone Ave. For more information, visit 5pointstucson.com and keep up with 5 Points on Instagram.

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