Zesty Garlic Avocado Sandwiches
Elevate your sandwich game with these Zesty Garlic Avocado Sandwiches, a refreshing, flavorful twist perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Creamy, ripe avocados are mashed with freshly minced garlic, zesty lime juice, and fragrant cilantro for a knockout spread that’s as irresistible as it is wholesome. Piled high on golden-toasted sourdough, each sandwich is layered with crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices, creating the perfect balance of texture and flavor. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a healthy, plant-based meal packed with vibrant ingredients and bursting with fresh, zesty goodness. Ideal for avocado lovers, this easy recipe is a surefire way to transform simple pantry staples into a satisfying feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1 whole lime
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 slices sourdough bread slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 whole tomato
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
Instructions
Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and add them to the bowl with the avocado.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze its juice over the avocado mixture.
Add chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Use a fork to mash and mix the ingredients until slightly chunky but well combined.
Slice the tomato thinly and set it aside.
Heat a skillet over medium heat and drizzle a small amount of olive oil into the pan. Toast the sourdough bread slices for about 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture onto two slices of the toasted bread.
Layer each sandwich with tomato slices, lettuce leaves, and top with another slice of toasted bread.
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately for a fresh and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1063 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3085 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 119.0 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1976 mg | 42% | |
*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.
