Avocado Lettuce Tomato Sandwich (ALT)
A healthier, nutrient-rich, and meat-free version of the BLT. Avocados are fattening, but they provide heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. Avocados are also high in fiber and can be used as healthy baking and cooking alternatives for butter or shortening.
Servings 2
Calories 234kcal
Ingredients
- 4 fresh basil leaves torn
- 1/2 avocado mashed
- 1/4 cup cucumber sliced
- 1/4 lime or lemon juice only (use less if using lemon, ½ lime = 1 tbsp)
- 1/2 cup tomato sliced
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- black pepper to taste
- sea salt to taste
- 1/2 cup salad greens of your choice chopped, we used iceberg lettuce
- 4 slices bread of your choice (GF if needed) we used sourdough bread
Instructions
- Combine avocado, sea salt, black pepper, olive oil, lemon juice and basil in a small mixing bowl. Mix until smooth. You can use a small blender too.
- Optional: toast bread.
- On half of the slices, add avocado spread and top with tomato, cucumber, and salad greens. Cover with other bread slices. Cut in half or in quarters.
Notes
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