White Bean & Avocado Sandwich

Recipe by EatingWell

White beans mash seamlessly into a creamy protein-packed spread for a satisfying healthy sandwich that makes for an easy lunch or dinner. Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans. This vegetarian sandwich recipe is also a fiber superstar: avocado, beans, greens and whole-wheat bread team up to give it 15 grams of fiber, more than half of what most women should aim for in a day.

Ingredients

• 2 medium avocados
• 1 (15 ounce) can white beans (rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic (grated)
• ? teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• ? teaspoon ground pepper
• 8 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted
• 1 cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers (rinsed)
• 8 thin slices sharp Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)
• 4 cups baby lettuce

Method

1. Mash avocados, beans, lemon juice, oil, garlic, thyme and pepper in a medium bowl until well combined but still slightly chunky. Divide among 4 slices of bread ( ½ cup each). Top each sandwich with ¼ cup red peppers, 2 slices cheese, 1 cup lettuce and the remaining bread.

View the recipe instructions at EatingWell