Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to creating this delicious sandwich. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup arugula leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: a pinch of red pepper flakes for a hint of spice
If you’re feeling adventurous, swap the whole-grain bread for a crusty sourdough or add a slice of crispy bacon for extra flavor. This sandwich is all about making it your own.
Instructions
Let’s bring this sandwich to life with these simple steps:
- Begin by mashing the avocados in a bowl. Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix until smooth. This step always reminds me of the time I spent perfecting guacamole with my abuela in her kitchen.
- Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispiness — I find a light golden brown to be perfect.
- Layer the arugula on two slices of the toasted bread. The peppery taste of arugula adds a nice contrast to the creaminess of the avocado.
- Top the arugula with the sliced eggs and red onion. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle the red pepper flakes over the top.
- Spread the mashed avocado mixture onto the remaining two slices of toast and place on top to complete the sandwich.
- Press the sandwiches lightly to hold everything together, then cut them in half to serve.
And there you have it! A simple yet flavorful sandwich that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International