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Sam McIntyre
Somis Pacific Investment
Santa Paula, California
An expert in avocado grove management. Has tended to many California Avocado trees throughout the Central Coast, including those owned by world-famous celebrities and politicians. Recently passed along his management business to his son but still comes into work every day because he loves walking...
CALIFORNIA AVOCADO SANDWICH
Categories
- Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps,
- Vegetarian
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Preparation
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission from a consumer submission
Delicious Avocado Sandwich. Great for Vegetarians!
Ingredients
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8.000
8
slices whole grain bread, or your favorite bread
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2.000
2
Tbsp.
mayonnaise
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1.000
1
ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced
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0.000
Salt, to taste
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1.000
1
large tomato, sliced
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4.000
4
slices Swiss cheese
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4.000
4
lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Toast bread, if desired.
- Spread mayonnaise on one half of the bread slices.
- Divide sliced avocados among the other half of the bread slices.
- Sprinkle the avocados with a little salt, then top with tomato slices, the cheese and finally the lettuce leaves.
- Place the bread slices with mayonnaise on top, slice in half and enjoy.
Serving Suggestions:
Cut in quarters for appetizer sandwiches.
Beverage Pairings:
Goes great with hot or iced tea.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition information per serving
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 310; Total Fat 15 g (Sat 5 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 1 g, Mono 5 g); Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 480 mg; Potassium 341 mg; Total Carbohydrates 31 g; Dietary Fiber 7 g; Total Sugars 7 g; Protein 12 g; Vitamin A 337 IU; Vitamin C 10 mg; Calcium 210 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 102 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.1 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 20%; Iron 10% Vitamin D 0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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