BLT with Avocado Spread

BLT with Avocado Spread
BLT with Avocado Spread
Up the nutritional ante of the traditional BLT by trading white bread for whole-wheat to add fiber, subbing leaner bacon to shave calories and fat and topping it with romaine lettuce instead of iceberg for a dose of vitamin A. Don't worry — you won't miss the mayo when you taste this zingy avocado spread.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
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  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 8 leaves romaine lettuce
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced

Preparation Combine spread ingredients in a bowl. Mash until smooth and set aside. Prepare bacon as directed on package; drain thoroughly on paper towels. Toast bread. Place 4 slices on 4 plates. Spread an equal amount of avocado spread on each slice. Top each with 1/4 of the bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Cover each with another slice of toast. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Nutritional analysis per serving: 412 calories, 17.1 g fat (4.1 g saturated), 13.5 g protein, 54 g carbohydrates, 10.6 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Self

Preparation Combine spread ingredients in a bowl. Mash until smooth and set aside. Prepare bacon as directed on package; drain thoroughly on paper towels. Toast bread. Place 4 slices on 4 plates. Spread an equal amount of avocado spread on each slice. Top each with 1/4 of the bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Cover each with another slice of toast. Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Nutritional analysis per serving: 412 calories, 17.1 g fat (4.1 g saturated), 13.5 g protein, 54 g carbohydrates, 10.6 g fiber Nutritional analysis provided by Self