Guacamole Grilled Sandwich

I was not a fan of avocados. They had no flavor and they were smushy. That all changed when this lovely woman at work, made a batch of her guacamole and I fell in love. I'm always looking for ways to add more vegetables to diet, especially in neat and interesting ways.

Avocados are really good for you. They are a nutrient dense food that helps lower bad cholesterol and is full of antioxidants.

I found this recipe online. I hope you enjoy!


What you need

2 ripe avocados (see note)
1/2 small onion, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 small jalapeno, minced (see note)
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 Roma tomato, finely chopped
Salt (see note)
Pepper (see note)

4 slices of crusty bread
4 slices of Cheddar cheese, Swiss Cheese, Munster cheese, or any other cheese with a slightly strong flavor
Butter, for buttering the bread.

What to do
Make the guacamole:
1. Slice open the avocados and remove the seeds. Scoop the meat of the avocado into a bowl. Using a fork mash the avocado.
2. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir until well combine and then add the chopped tomato and gently stir.
3. Heat a pan or griddle to medium high heat. Spread the desired amount of guacamole on both slices of the bread. and top with cheese.
4. Melt the butter in the pan or griddle and place of the slices down. Top with the other slice. Spread the remaining butter on the top slice of the bread.
5. Grill for about two minutes or until golden and crispy. Flip the sandwich and grill until it's golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Note: Make sure to choose avocados that are firm with a slight give. They should be ripe within 1-2 days. If you need to make this right away, choose avocados that are a little less firm.

Note: To decrease the spiciness of the pepper, make sure to remove the seeds and the white pith. If you want more heat, add in the seeds.

Note: I will never tell you how much salt and pepper is needed in a dish, if it has nothing to do with baking. Taste your dishes as you go along and add as much as what you want. Some people have a salty palate and they require less salt than someone who doesn't have a salty palate.