Turkey Pesto Avocado Sandwich

Turkey Pesto Avocado Sandwich is a perfect lunch! Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free sandwich bread and turn it into a grilled cheese by toasting the whole thing.

Deciding on what to eat for lunch is a daily conundrum for me.

Do salad for the umpteenth day in a row?

Am I feeling bloated and in need of a superfood anti-inflammatory smoothie?

Do I dare eat gluten-free cake or brownie batter from a recipe I’m testing?

Tough decisions!

But when the hankering for a fresh n’ messy sandwich arises, the answer is clear. The turkey, pesto, avocado combination is always so amazing.

Nothing revolutionary, but you guys it’s so magically delicious I can hardly justify eating any other sandwich. Unless it’s made out of Fruit Loops, in which case, a heated internal debate would ensue.

There are pesto options galore for this bad boy.

A classic basil pesto is always a choice option, or a vegan superfood kale pesto, roasted beet pesto, or even beet hummus are stellar selections.

When under a time crunch, a store-bought pesto is always bangarang.

Now for the cheese discussion. I used Havarti, but you can also go provolone, mozzarella, or even aged white cheddar. Smoked gouda? Any or all of the cheeses? Get on with your bad self!

I used Udi’s Gluten-Free Rye style bread, which has a subtle yet oh-so-inviting rye flavor, and makes a fantastic sandwich bread.

I like that the bread slices are small so I can resist the temptation to over-eat and stuff myself silly on the healthy sandwich situation.

When it comes to sandwiching goods, I like my bread to have a nice crisp on the outside, so I’m all about the pre-toast and cheese melt.

I don’t own a toaster, so I just stick the bread under the oven broiler for about 1.5 minutes until it’s nice and golden-brown. I then flip the bread over, add the slices of cheese, and put it back under the broiler until melted. BOOM! Crisp.

Sinking your teeth into this beautiful mess is a dreamscape. Don’t skimp on the cheese nor the pesto, you hear?!

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Turkey Pesto Avocado Sandwich

Yield: 1 Sandwich

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Turkey Pesto Avocado Sandwich makes the most amazing, delicious lunch! Your co-workers will be jealous!

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Ingredients

• 2 slices Gluten-Free Bread
• 2 slices havarti cheese
• 3 tablespoons basil pesto sauce
• 3 slices turkey deli meat
• 1/4 avocado, sliced

Instructions

1. Turn the oven on the high broil setting (or turn on the toaster oven if you have one)
2. Place bread on a baking sheet and lace baking sheet on the top rack in the oven. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the bread is golden-brown and crispy.
3. Remove bread from oven, flip it over, and add cheese slices to each piece. Place sheet back in the oven and heat until melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Spread pesto sauce over each piece of bread, then layer with turkey and avocado. Cut sandwich in half and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield 1 Serving Size 1 Sandwich
Amount Per Serving Calories 610Total Fat 41gUnsaturated Fat 0gCarbohydrates 37gFiber 9gSugar 5gProtein 31g