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Who says sandwiches have to be boring? Elevate your lunch game with these delicious yet nutritious avocado sandwich recipes! Whether you prefer one with a squeeze of lemon, a fried egg, or a stack of ingredients the recipes below have covered!

Essential Ingredients

  • Bread
  • Avocado
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Optional Ingredients

  • Lemon Juice
  • Eggs
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • Cranberries
  • Arugula
  • Vinegar
  • Ham
  • Turkey/ turkey breast
  • Scallions
  • Bacon
  • Ranch/Mayonnaise 
  • Cheese

Instructions

  1. Toast your bread of choice in a toaster or in a stove-top pan.  
  • Option 1– Avocado Lemon Toast
  • Mash half of the avocado like butter and spread it on the toasted bread.
  • Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.        

Option 2– Hot-Sauce Avocado and Egg Toast

  • Fry an egg to your desired doneness (fully cooked or sunny-side up).
  • Spread mashed avocado on the toasted bread, add pepper, and top with the fried egg.
  • Drizzle hot sauce on top and enjoy!

             Option 3– Avocado, Tomato, and Cranberry Sandwich

  • Assemble the sandwich with toasted bread, sliced avocado, sliced tomatoes, cranberries, and washed arugula.
  • Spoon a little vinegar over the ingredients.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and close the sandwich.

             Option 4– Avocado and Turkey Club

  • Layer slices of turkey on one slice of toasted bread ( add as much layers as you want)
  • Sprinkle with scallions and add slices of avocado.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and close the sandwich.

             Option 5– The Ultimate Avocado Sandwich

  • Stack oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, smoked turkey breast, and crispy bacon.
  • Drizzle with ranch dressing.
  • Place sliced avocado on the sandwiches .
  • Add slices of provolone cheese.
  • Close the sandwich and enjoy.

Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and toppings so that you can create your own unique twist on a sandwich. Enjoy your delicious and healthy avocado sandwiches!

Healthy note: Not only do avocados provide a creamy base for these sandwiches, but they also are very high in nutritional value. It is high in healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Moreover, avocados are low in carbs, making them a good option for people following a low-carb diet.

Noel is a senior majoring in Communication and Political Science at Purdue University. She has a strong curiosity about every subject matter that could explain life and tell stories. Currently, she is a social media coordinator at the HC chapter. When she is not creating content, Noel can be found photographing, cooking, reading, and traveling. Her biggest wish before graduation is to integrate art, daily life, and you into her illustrations.