Most people know that avocados are really fruits rather than vegetables, but until recently I had no idea that avocados are actually large berries that come from the same family as cinnamon, camphor, and bay laurel (for more info on avocados, see here). Avocados are known for their creamy texture and buttery flavor, and are used in a variety of sweet and savory recipes.
My next Meals in Minutes post is a sandwich – Guacamole BLT. The salty, crispy bacon and the smooth, creamy avocado pair perfectly, and the tomato and lemon juice really help to brighten the avocado’s flavor. Since it’s mashed, guacamole is the perfect way to use up leftover avocado.
Guacamole BLT
(Yield: 1 sandwich)
2 slices multigrain bread (or any bread you like)
2-3 slices turkey bacon, cooked
2 large leaves lettuce, washed and dried
1/4 avocado
1/4 c cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 scallion, thinly sliced
1 tsp lemon juice
Dash salt and pepper
Toast the bread. Mash the avocado and stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper; then mix in the tomato and scallion. Spread the avocado mixture on one slice of bread, then top with the lettuce, turkey bacon, and the remaining slice of bread.
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Ben would adore this. The man eats avacados like I eat peanut butter. What’s so weird–I only like avacados in guacamole–I can’t eat them on sandwiches or Monterrey chicken, a mexican dish here. It makes me want to hurl, but I can eat bowlfuls of guacamole. I’m so odd.
I just ate this last Friday!! Haha, they were selling it in my school’s cafe. But they added one more thing: turkey! So it was TGB: turkey, guacamole, bacon, and tomatoes and lettuce too, of course.
Guacamole is a great addition to BLT, delicious!
I couldn’t agree more Faith! Avocado just adds so much to a BLT as sometimes it can be dry with that super crispy bacon which you really want as it tastes so good :)
*moan* I think I’m in love! Why haven’t I ever thought of this–it seems like such a natural pairing but I’ve never tried it. Thanks for the great idea!!
Oh man, guacamole AND bacon? Sign me up! :)
You only made my BLT better!
Double yum.
i’m intimately familiar with the avocado blt, but you’ve gone a step forward with this one. a flavorful, applause-worthy step. :)
I had no idea that avocados were seeds! Neat….
I am a huge avocado fan! I always have avocados in my house. That sounds delicious….I am going to try it this weekend.
I love any sandwich with guacamole! Looks wonderful!
I made your turkey bolognese last night. DROOOOOOL! It was DIVINE! I cannot wait for lunch — leftovers!!!
I’m posting about it tonight with a link back :)
Thank you!
Nicole, Yay, I’m so glad you liked the turkey bolognese!!! :)
This looks simple, quick and delicious. I love avocado. This would be great for lunch.
Yum… avocados are the best! I have to remember to buy some at the market tomorrow! I love using avocado instead of cheese in my turkey sandwich.
I say we get a time machine and go back to the 50s!
What a great sandwich! I love avocados and bacon. The avocado is so creamy that you can easily skip the mayo usually found on BLTs. I want to take a bite :)
THIS. LOOKS. DYNAMITE.
This has to be one of my favorite sandwiches! The combo is just amazing. And so satisfying.
There is nothing like a good old fashioned BLT sandwich. i cannot remember the last time I really enjoyed one. Yours looks really, really good. I like the addition of avocado. I love avocados and could eat them endlessly. Nice post!
I had no idea that avocadoes were related to cinnamon! It’s no wonder I love the two so much. Not together, per say…
Guacamole is really the perfect way to liven up a classic BLT. What a comforting sandwich.
Love it! I used to make it a lot with avocados, it makes it so much tastier!
Good Morning Miss Faith!! Glad you liked my review of the Golden Door Cooks at Home. I have been wanting to post it for some time! This sandwich looks great. I love that it is a healthy, balanced “Meal in Minutes!” Never knew that Avocado was related to cinnamon. I love Turkey bacon and everything about this!
I just prepared an avocado sandwich today too! Avocado gets such bad rep and it’s a shame because it’s so healthful for you! Love your choice of bread as well. :)
This is such a great sandwich. I was aware that avocado were related to cinnamon, interesting fact.
Mimi
There’s nothing about this sandwich I don’t like. I can’t believe I’m the only one in my family that likes guacamole. What is wrong with those nutty people?!!
Your sandwich looks so appetizing! I’ve never used avocado in a sandwich. Actually, I rarely use it in my kitchen as it’s not common in our cuisine. But I must use it more often.
By the way, I love the new look of your blog.The banner looks great!
Guacamole is pretty much my favorite thing to eat EVER! This is definitely going to be made by me! :)
Faith I’m all over this! I love avocados and only eat BL and no T’s. Now I can top my BL’s with the avocado making for a yummier sandwich! :)
~ingrid
We had this for lunch today–thanks for sharing this fabulous idea! My husband surprised me b/c he claims not to like guacamole but he really loved this sandwich. He had two. :)