Description
The White Bean & Avocado Sandwich is a creamy, nutritious, and satisfying plant-based sandwich perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining mashed white beans with ripe avocado creates a smooth, flavorful spread packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread
Optional toppings: sliced tomato, cucumber, spinach or arugula, red onion
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the white beans and avocado together until mostly smooth but with some texture.
- Stir in lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Toast the bread slices if desired.
- Spread the white bean and avocado mixture evenly over two slices of bread.
- Add optional toppings such as tomato slices, cucumber, leafy greens, or red onion.
- Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Slice in half and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add fresh herbs like basil, cilantro, or parsley for extra flavor.
- Mix in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or tahini for a tangy twist.
- Use gluten-free or grain-free bread to suit dietary needs.
- Add sprouts or shredded carrots for crunch.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast on the spread for a cheesy flavor.
- Best enjoyed fresh to prevent avocado browning and soggy bread.
- Store spread separately in airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.
- Toast bread fresh before assembling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
