June 27, 2024

Healthy Recipe: Open-Face BLT

By Jennifer Kushnier, for Independence Good Living

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Give your lunch a healthy makeover with this healthier twist on the classic BLT sandwich. Paired with fresh orange wedges, this lightened-up BLT is easy to make and absolutely delicious!

Open-Face BLT

Ingredients:
• 1 slice of Canadian bacon
• 1 slice of whole wheat bread
• ¼ avocado, sliced
• 1 teaspoon of nutritional yeast
• 2 tender Bibb or iceberg lettuce leaves (rinsed, drained, and dried)
• 1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 large, hard-boiled egg
• 1 orange, cut into wedges

Directions

In a small skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until warmed through and slightly golden on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast bread.
Smash avocado onto toast and sprinkle with nutritional yeast. Build sandwich by layering bacon, avocado, lettuce, egg, and tomato.
Serve with orange.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350
Fat: 13g
Saturated fat: 3g
Sodium: 440mg
Carbs: 42g
Protein: 20g
Fiber 8g

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Jennifer Kushnier, for Independence Good Living

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