Description
Gourmet tomato avocado sandwich celebrates fresh ingredients with Mediterranean flair. Crisp bread, creamy avocado, and ripe tomatoes create a simple yet elegant lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices bread (sourdough, whole wheat, or your choice)
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) mayonnaise (or hummus for a vegan option)
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) lemon juice
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) garlic powder
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) black pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil or butter (for toasting, optional)
Instructions
- Mash Avocados: Pulverize ripe avocados with a fork, blending in lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until achieving a luxuriously smooth consistency.
- Prepare Bread: Brush bread slices with olive oil or butter, then toast in a skillet over medium heat until achieving a crisp, golden-brown exterior.
- Layer Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise or hummus on one bread slice, cover with the creamy avocado mixture, and artfully arrange tomato slices across the surface, generously sprinkling crushed red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Finalize and Serve: Gently press bread slices together, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, then slice diagonally to unveil the sandwich’s vibrant interior, ready for immediate indulgence.
Notes
- Ripeness Matters: Select perfectly ripe avocados that yield slightly to gentle pressure to ensure a creamy, smooth spread with maximum flavor and ideal texture.
- Toast Timing is Crucial: Watch bread carefully while toasting to achieve a golden-brown color without burning, which can introduce bitter flavors and ruin the sandwich’s delicate balance.
- Layer Strategically: Apply mayo or hummus first to create a moisture barrier that prevents bread from becoming soggy, especially when using juicy tomatoes as a filling.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap regular bread with gluten-free options, use vegan mayonnaise, or replace butter with olive oil to accommodate different dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg