Ok, so here is a simple yet awesome lunch idea: grilled avocado and tomato sandwich on sourdough bread. I have been getting into whole grain sourdough breads lately. Many argue that it is possibly the healthiest bread available on the market today. Boasted health benefits range from increased gut protecting healthy bacteria as the dough is fermented, lower glycemic index and more easily digested because the bacteria partially breakdown the gluten, and increased mineral and vitamin availability, again because of the fermentation process. Also, it tastes great!
Here is what we are making:
You will need:
1 or 2 slices of sourdough bread (I used one slice and made a half sandwich)
1/4 - 1/3 of an avocado, mashed
3-4 slices of tomato
pinch of salt to taste
pinch of pepper to taste
1 teaspoon of plant based spread or oil to toast the bread with (optional, the bread will toast without it)
other additions to consider: chia seeds, hemp seeds, fresh basil leaves, hummus, etc.
Spread the avocado on one side of both slices of bread, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sandwich the tomato slices in between. Melt 1/2 of the plant based spread in a frying pan over medium high heat and then place the sandwich in the pan to toast. When golden brown remove the sandwich from the pan, melt the other half of the spread in the pan and toast up the other side. Simple.
Serve along side some tomato soup for dipping.
I don't often eat canned soup, but I did on this particular day. To bulk up the nutrients and fiber, and to dilute the sodium I added a can of diced no salt added tomatoes to the soup. Just a little life hack for you.
If you want to make your own tomato soup, give this one a try: Basil Pesto! And a bunch of ways to use it (scroll down to the 4 th recipe in this post "Tomato Bisque").
Happy eating and best health,
Dr. G
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