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Servings: 4 people

Rye Bread Sandwich with Protein-Rich Avocado Cream

A delicious lunch in the form of a rye bread sandwich. The filling is a mix of cottage cheese, avocado, and lettuce.
Author: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Danish
Keyword: Lunch, Meat-free, rye bread, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes

Equipment

  • Bread Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef'S Knife

Ingredients

  • 8 slices Rye Bread 2 slices of rye bread for a sandwich
  • 2 pcs. Avocado ripe
  • 250 gram Cottage Cheese 0.015
  • Lemon Juice
  • 2-4 gram Lemon Zest from an organic lemon
  • Salt and Pepper
  • salad or spinach as filling along with some raw veggies on the side such as carrots, bell pepper, or broccoli

Instructions

  • Cut 8 suitable slices of rye bread.
  • Halve the avocados and scoop out the flesh.
  • Mash it with a fork in a bowl until it has a uniform consistency.
  • Add the cottage cheese, juice and zest from the lemon, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place a handful of lettuce leaves on one slice of rye bread and spread a very thick layer of avocado cream on the other half.
  • Assemble into a rye bread sandwich and serve.
  • It is delicious to serve with some halved tomatoes if the sandwich is enjoyed at home and not taken on the go. Remember raw veggies!
  • Tip: If you want a vegan dish, you can replace the cottage cheese with 20 g of soy chunks soaked for 5 minutes and then fried in a pan for 2-5 minutes, then cooled and mixed into the mashed avocado cream.

Notes

ENERGY PER SANDWICH WITH 1 SERVING OF AVOCADO CREAM (140 G)
321 kcal, 13.5 g protein, 37.5 g carbohydrates, 13.7 g fat, and 10.5 g dietary fiber.

IF YOU WANT TO SAVE CALORIES
Then only use 1 avocado for the cream and 1 piece of rye bread.
Energy: 198 kcal, 10.7 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 7.7 g fat, and 5.2 g dietary fiber.

IF YOU ARE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE, ADD
2 tbsp. hemp seeds to your avocado cream and a handful of chopped parsley or cilantro.
Energy: 421 kcal, 20.1 g protein, 38.5 g carbohydrates, 23.1 g fat, and 10.4 g dietary fiber.