The Gourmet BLT Sandwich Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 25 minutes
Description:
I adapted this tasty meal from a recipe I saw in my local newspaper. The peppery rocket and salty bacon go wonderfully together, and it looks quite pretty on a plate.
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks
Keywords:
Pork, Vegetable, Meat, Broil/Grill, < 30 Mins, Oven
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Bacon |
| 4 – 6 | Tomatoes |
| 2 | Avocado |
| 1 | Lemon |
| 1 | Pesto sauce |
| 1 | Basil |
| 1 | Lettuce |
| 1 | Snow peas |
| 1 | String bean |
| Butter | |
| 1/2 | White cheddar cheese |
| Mozzarella cheese |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 888.6
- Fat Content: 50.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 16.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 65.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1382mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 87g
- Fiber Content: 14.9g
- Sugar Content: 4.6g
- Protein Content: 28.8g
Servings:
Makes 2 servings
Instructions:
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Fry Bacon: Start by frying the bacon until it’s cooked to your desired crispiness. Once done, cut it into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare Tomatoes: While the bacon is frying, bring a small pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the tomatoes for about 15 seconds. Quickly remove them from the pot and transfer them to a bowl of cold water. This blanching method will make it easier to peel off the skins. Peel the skins off the tomatoes and then dice them.
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Cook Peas and Beans: In the same pot of boiling water, add the snow peas and string beans. Cook them for about 1 minute, ensuring they remain crunchy. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
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Prepare Avocado Spread: In a bowl, mash the avocado until smooth. Add in the basil and squeeze in the lemon juice for a zesty flavor.
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Assemble Sandwich: Butter the bread slices generously. Spread the avocado mixture thickly on one slice of bread. Then, layer on some rocket leaves, diced tomatoes, bacon pieces, cooked peas and beans, and finally, top it all off with slices of white cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
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Grill Sandwich: Preheat your grill and place the assembled sandwiches on a baking sheet. Grill them for 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and the bread turns crusty.
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Serve: Once grilled to perfection, remove the sandwiches from the grill and serve them hot. Enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures in this gourmet BLT sandwich!
This gourmet BLT sandwich is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick lunch or snack. With crispy bacon, creamy avocado, juicy tomatoes, and melty cheese, every bite is a burst of deliciousness. Try it out and impress your taste buds!
