Avocado Sandwich
Mashed avocado with lemon, salt and chilli on seeded bread, with tomato and rocket. Two servings in 8 minutes.
Before You Start
Choose avocados that yield to pressure.
Leave some lumps in the mash.
Add plenty of lemon and salt.
Eat it within a few hours.
Making Avocado Sandwich
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Mash the avocados with the lemon juice, salt and chilli flakes, leaving some lumps.
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Lay the tomato on two slices of bread and spread the avocado over.
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Top with the rocket and the other slices, press gently and cut in half.
What's Going On Here
An avocado sandwich is fresh, creamy and quick, and it depends on one piece of fruit being ripe. Press the stalk end: if it yields slightly, it is ready.
Mash it with a fork, not a blender. You want some lumps to remain so each bite has a bit of texture. Lemon juice is essential, because it seasons the avocado and slows the browning.
Salt is the other essential, and it needs to be a decent pinch. Under-salted avocado tastes of nothing, and a sandwich that tastes of nothing is a waste of good bread.
Chilli flakes add a little warmth, but are optional. Seeded bread has the texture and flavour to stand up to the soft filling. Layer the tomato on the bread first, then the avocado, then the rocket on top. The tomato is wet, so keep it away from the outer slices. Eat it soon, as avocado darkens within a few hours.
Storage and Reheating
Best eaten at once, since avocado darkens as it sits.
Good With
- Soup
- Salad
- Boiled egg
- Fruit smoothie
Questions and Answers
How long does Avocado Sandwich take to make?
About 8 minutes in total — 8 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Avocado Sandwich?
Choose avocados that yield to pressure. Leave some lumps in the mash. Add plenty of lemon and salt. Eat it within a few hours.
What should I serve with Avocado Sandwich?
Soup; Salad; Boiled egg; Fruit smoothie.
Is Avocado Sandwich suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
The Numbers per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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