Avocado and White Bean Sandwich

White beans can make a filling, nutritious lunch or dinner. You can try canned chickpeas or black beans. This vegetarian sandwich is also very rich in fiber: avocado, beans, greens and whole-wheat bread provide 15 grams, half a person’s daily fiber requirement.

Ingredients

• 2 medium avocados
• 425 gr white beans
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove grated garlic
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 slices wholemeal bread
• 1 cup chopped red pepper 
• 8 thin slices kaşar cheese
• 4 cups curly lettuce

Preparation

In a medium bowl, mix avocado, beans, lemon juice, oil, garlic, thyme and black pepper until the desired consistency. Divide evenly among 4 bread slices (½ cup each). Add ¼ cup chopped red pepper, 2 slices kaşar cheese and 1 cup lettuce to each sandwich, and cover with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition for 1 serving (1 sandwich)

• 567 calories
• 30 gr fat (9 gr saturated)
• 55 gr carbohydrates
• 22 grams protein
• 15 grams fiber 

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