Heart-Healthy Turkey Bacon Sandwich
Savor a delicious and wholesome twist on a classic favorite with this Heart-Healthy Turkey Bacon Sandwich! Made with nutrient-packed ingredients like whole-grain bread, creamy avocado, and fresh baby spinach, this recipe offers a satisfying blend of flavors and textures without compromising your health goals. Low-sodium turkey bacon adds a smoky, crispy touch, while a layer of hummus amps up the creaminess and protein. Perfectly seasoned with garlic powder and black pepper, this sandwich not only comes together in just 10 minutes but is also rich in fiber, healthy fats, and essential vitamins. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a light dinner, this easy-to-make sandwich strikes the perfect balance between taste and heart-smart eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole-grain bread
- 2 slices Turkey bacon (low-sodium)
- 0.25 piece Avocado
- 0.5 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 2 slices Tomato
- 2 tablespoons Hummus (low-sodium)
- 1 spritz Olive oil spray
- 1 pinch Black pepper
- 1 pinch Garlic powder
Instructions
Spray a non-stick skillet with a spritz of olive oil and heat over medium heat.
Cook the turkey bacon slices in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side or until crispy. Remove from skillet and set aside.
While the turkey bacon cooks, toast the whole-grain bread slices in a toaster until lightly golden.
Mash the avocado with a fork in a small bowl and season with a pinch of garlic powder and black pepper.
Spread 1 tablespoon of hummus onto one side of each toast slice.
Layer the mashed avocado, baby spinach, tomato slices, and cooked turkey bacon on one slice of toast.
Top with the second slice of toast, hummus-side down, to form a sandwich.
Cut the sandwich in half, if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
335 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 906 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.0 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.9 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 578 mg | 12% | |
*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.
