Elevate your lunch with our Smashed White Bean and Avocado Sandwich recipe. Combining creamy avocado, tangy white beans, and crisp cucumber on whole-wheat bread, this sandwich is a powerhouse of nutrition and flavor. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s ideal for a quick, healthy meal that doesn’t skimp on taste.
Recipe Breakdown:
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup white beans, canned (393 grams)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (13.5 grams)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 grams)
- 1 dash salt (0.40 grams)
- 1 dash pepper (0.10 grams)
- 4 slices whole-wheat bread (112 grams)
- 1/2 cucumber, with peel (151 grams)
- 1 avocado, California, raw, without skin and seed (136 grams)
- 1 cup alfalfa sprouts (33 grams)
Directions:
Step 1:
Combine the drained beans, olive oil, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mash roughly until cohesive yet chunky. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 2:
Spread the bean mixture on a slice of bread. Add sliced cucumber, avocado, and sprouts. Cap with another bread slice and enjoy immediately.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1110
- Carbs: 150g
- Fat: 40g
- Protein: 47g
- Fiber: 36g
- Net Carbs: 114g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Cholesterol: 0mg
This sandwich is not just a meal but a refreshing experience, offering a perfect balance of textures and flavors that will keep you satisfied and energized.
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