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Ernie Righetti
Ernest Righetti and Sons
San Luis Obispo, California
Age 95, Ernie Righetti has spent his entire life farming on the family farm he inherited from his father, and he is continuing the legacy by passing it along to his children. This land has been good to the Righetti family, so they...
MELANIE'S AVOCADO VEGGIE SANDWICH
Categories
- Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps,
- Vegetarian
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Preparation
0 min
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Cook Time
0 min
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Total Time
0 min
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission from a consumer submission
This sandwich is not only light and healthy, it's simple to make and absolutely delicious!
Ingredients
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8.000
8
oz.
cream cheese
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8.000
8
slices sourdough bread
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2.000
2
ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and sliced or mashed
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1.000
1
medium cucumber, sliced
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0.500
½
red onion, very thinly sliced
Instructions
- Smear cream cheese on both sides of the fresh sourdough slices.
- Place avocado on top of the cream cheese on half of the bread slices.
- Add a layer of sliced cucumber.
- Add sliced red onion.
- Top with other slice of bread, eat and enjoy.
Serving Suggestions:
Melanie says, “Some enjoy adding tomatoes and or Brussels sprouts too!” For less fat and calories, substitute light or whipped cream cheese.
Beverage Pairings:
Great with a cup of herbal 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 880; Total Fat 39 g (Sat 16 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 4 g, Mono 16 g); Cholesterol 60 mg; Sodium 1340 mg; Potassium 735 mg; Total Carbohydrates 112 g; Dietary Fiber 13 g; Total Sugars 3 g; Protein 24 g; Vitamin A 1042 IU; Vitamin C 13 mg; Calcium 6 mg; Iron 6 mg; Vitamin D 0 IU; Folate 370 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.5 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 20%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 20%; Iron 35% 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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