GREEK-YOGURT AND VEGETABLE SANDWICHES

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A nutrition-rich combination of yogurt, carrots, walnuts, and avocado is made even more healthful with the addition of sprouts, an excellent source of phytonutrients.

Yield makes 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 carrots, peeled
1 ripe, firm avocado
4 slices whole-wheat bread
1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt (2 percent)
1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted (page 53) and chopped
1 cup sunflower sprouts
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Grate carrots on the large holes of a box grater. Cut avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit. Peel and thinly slice.
  • Spread 2 slices of bread with the yogurt, dividing evenly. Top each with carrots, avocado, walnuts, and sunflower sprouts. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with a pinch each of salt and pepper, and top with remaining slices of bread; serve.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 543
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 26.5g
  • Cholesterol: 3.7mg
  • Carbohydrates: 50.5g
  • Protein: 17.5g
  • Sodium: 529mg
  • Fiber: 14.5g

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