Recipe Title

This fast, delicious sandwich is California-cool on a hot summer’s day. And the monounsaturated fats in avocado can actually lower bad cholesterol

Avocado Pocket

Ingredients

  • 3 c. sprouts
  • 1 small Red Onion
  • 1 tsp. lime zest
  • 4 tsp. lime juice
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. Pepper
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • ¼ c. olive oil
  • 2 avocados
  • 4 large pocket-style pitas
  • 6 oz. sharp white cheddar cheese

Method

  1. Toss the sprouts and onion together and set aside.
  2. Mix the zest, juice, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Stir in the mayonnaise and olive oil and set aside.
  3. Divide the avocado slices among the pita halves, placing them inside the pocket in a single layer. Divide the sprout mixture among the sandwiches, tucked inside on top of the avocado. Add the cheese slices and drizzle each of the sandwiches with about 3 teaspoons of lime dressing.