Toasted Vegemite and Avocado Sandwich on Sourdough

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

A savory Australian sandwich layering tangy Vegemite and creamy avocado on toasted sourdough bread for a quick and satisfying snack or light meal. This Australian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, pairs sourdough bread slices, Vegemite, ripe avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 4 sourdough bread slices
• 2 tbsp Vegemite
• 1 medium, peeled and mashed ripe avocado
• 2 tbsp, softened unsalted butter
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• a pinch sea salt
• a pinch black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Toast 4 slices of sourdough bread until golden brown and crisp.
2. Step 2: Spread 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly on each toasted slice while still warm.
3. Step 3: Spread a thin layer of 2 tbsp Vegemite evenly over 2 of the buttered slices.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mash 1 peeled ripe avocado with 1 tsp lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper until creamy but slightly chunky.
5. Step 5: Spoon the mashed avocado evenly over the Vegemite-coated bread slices.
6. Step 6: Top with the remaining buttered bread slices, butter side down, then cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.