Heart-Healthy Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese
Elevate your snack or light meal game with this Heart-Healthy Gourmet Open-Faced Sandwich with Cheese, a delightful combination of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors. Built on hearty whole-grain bread, this recipe layers creamy avocado seasoned with tangy lemon juice, juicy cherry tomatoes, and melty low-fat mozzarella cheese, all topped with aromatic fresh basil leaves and a whisper of extra virgin olive oil. With just 15 minutes of prep and cook time, this quick and nutritious sandwich is perfect for busy weekdays, yet elegant enough for weekend brunches. Packed with fiber, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients, it’s a flavorful way to enjoy a heart-smart meal. Perfect for avocado lovers, cheese enthusiasts, and anyone craving a healthy twist on gourmet comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread
- 1 medium Avocado
- 6 units Cherry tomatoes
- 2 slices Low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Place the whole-grain bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly toast them in the oven for about 3-4 minutes or until they are slightly crispy.
While the bread is toasting, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a small bowl.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the avocado, and mash with a fork until you have a creamy consistency.
Slice the cherry tomatoes into halves and set them aside.
Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and evenly spread the mashed avocado on top of each slice.
Place a slice of low-fat mozzarella cheese on each avocado-topped bread slice.
Return the sandwiches to the oven for another 2 minutes or until the cheese is just melted.
Remove from the oven and top each sandwich with cherry tomato halves and fresh basil leaves.
Drizzle with a small amount of extra virgin olive oil, if desired.
Serve immediately, enjoying the warm, creamy, and refreshing flavors of this heart-healthy open-faced sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.2 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 25.3 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1107 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
