Description
This Tomato Avocado Melt recipe is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian sandwich that combines creamy avocado, juicy tomato, and gooey cheese between slices of crusty bread. Grilled to perfection, it’s a simple yet flavorful meal for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
Avocado:
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
Tomato:
- 1 large tomato, sliced
Cheese:
- 4 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
Spreading:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or butter
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional), salt, and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Skillet: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Prepare Bread: Spread mayonnaise or butter on one side of each bread slice, sprinkle with garlic powder if desired.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place 2 bread slices, spread side down, on the skillet. Layer with cheese, avocado, tomato, salt, pepper, and basil.
- Grill: Top with remaining bread slices, spread side up. Grill for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add balsamic glaze inside before grilling.
- Use vegan cheese slices for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
