Description
Fresh garden ingredients come together in this delightful tomato avocado sandwich, showcasing summer’s bounty between crusty bread slices. Crisp vegetables, creamy avocado, and zesty seasonings create a quick meal that satisfies your midday hunger with wholesome Mediterranean-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 2 slices bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or your choice)
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) mayonnaise (or hummus for a vegan option)
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil or butter (for toasting, optional)
Instructions
- Transform ripe avocados into a creamy, zesty spread by mashing them with a fork, incorporating fresh lemon juice, aromatic garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Enhance bread’s flavor and texture by lightly brushing each slice with fragrant olive oil or rich butter, then gently toasting in a skillet over medium heat until a golden, crisp exterior develops.
- Create a flavor foundation by generously coating one bread slice with smooth mayonnaise or velvety hummus, then lavishly spread the prepared avocado mixture across the opposite slice.
- Arrange vibrant, juicy tomato slices in an overlapping pattern atop the avocado spread, sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes to introduce a subtle, warming heat that complements the sandwich’s creamy elements.
- Carefully unite the prepared bread slices, applying gentle pressure to meld the ingredients, then slice diagonally to reveal the sandwich’s colorful, appetizing interior and prepare for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Avocado Selection Matters: Choose ripe avocados that yield gently when pressed to ensure creamy, smooth spread with perfect texture.
- Bread Flexibility: Experiment with different bread types like sourdough, whole wheat, or gluten-free options to suit dietary preferences and add unique flavor profiles.
- Enhance Nutritional Value: Add extra protein by including sliced turkey, grilled chicken, or plant-based alternatives like tempeh for a more substantial meal.
- Flavor Boosting Techniques: Elevate the sandwich by adding fresh herbs like basil or cilantro, or sprinkle everything bagel seasoning for an unexpected flavor burst.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg