No-Cook Avocado Tomato Sandwich with Basil
A refreshing no-cook sandwich featuring ripe avocado and juicy tomatoes layered with fresh basil and a hint of lemon. This Mediterranean-inspired no-cook recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 10 minutes, pairs ripe avocado, ripe tomato, fresh basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 whole ripe avocado
- 1 medium ripe tomato
- 6 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 whole grain bread slices
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 1 medium ripe tomato into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mash 1 whole ripe avocado with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Step 3: Lightly toast 2 slices of whole grain bread until warm and slightly crisp, about 2 minutes in a toaster.
- Step 4: Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly over one slice of the toasted bread.
- Step 5: Layer the 6 fresh basil leaves evenly on top of the avocado spread.
- Step 6: Arrange the tomato slices over the basil, drizzle 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil evenly over the tomatoes.
- Step 7: Top with the second slice of bread, gently press down, and cut the sandwich in half to serve immediately.
