Heart-Healthy Turkey Avocado Sandwich
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Heart-Healthy Turkey Avocado Sandwich—a nutritious and flavorful option that's perfect for wellness-focused meals. Packed with lean, low-sodium turkey breast, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables like baby spinach, tomato, and cucumber, this sandwich offers an abundance of vitamins, fiber, and healthy fats. The freshly mashed avocado spread, seasoned with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, and black pepper, adds a zesty and wholesome touch. Served on lightly toasted whole-grain bread, this satisfying yet simple recipe comes together in just 10 minutes and is ideal for anyone looking to embrace heart-healthy eating. It's a delicious, balanced meal for busy days or relaxed lunches at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread
- 4 ounces Cooked turkey breast (low-sodium, skinless)
- 0.5 whole Avocado
- 0.5 cups Baby spinach
- 2 slices Tomato
- 4 slices Cucumber
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
1. Toast the two slices of whole-grain bread lightly to add some crunch, if desired.
2. Prepare the avocado by cutting it in half, removing the pit, and scooping out half the flesh into a small bowl.
3. Mash the avocado with a fork and mix in the lemon juice, olive oil, black pepper, and garlic powder to create a heart-healthy spread.
4. Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly onto one side of each slice of bread.
5. Layer the baby spinach evenly across one of the bread slices.
6. Place the cooked, low-sodium turkey breast slices on top of the spinach layer.
7. Add the tomato and cucumber slices, spreading them out evenly for consistent flavor in every bite.
8. Top the sandwich with the remaining slice of bread (avocado side facing down).
9. Cut the sandwich in half (optional) and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.8 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 93 mg | 31% | |
| Sodium | 695 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 960 mg | 20% | |
*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.
