Avocado Melt

Name: Avocado Melt
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H10M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup walnuts; 2 cloves garlic; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 2 pounds arugula; 1 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup basil; Salt and pepper, for sprinkling; 2 slices thick whole wheat bread; 2 slices Swiss cheese; 1/2 avocado, sliced; Crisp bacon, for topping, optional

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Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 1 serving

Level: Easy
Total: 25 min

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min

Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Arugula Walnut Pesto:

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

1/2 cup walnuts

2 cloves garlic

Zest and juice of 1 lemon

2 pounds arugula

1 cup olive oil

1/2 cup basil

Salt and pepper, for sprinkling

Avocado Melt:

2 slices thick whole wheat bread

2 slices Swiss cheese

1/2 avocado, sliced

Crisp bacon, for topping, optional

Directions

For the arugula walnut pesto: Combine the Parmesan, walnuts, garlic and lemon zest in a food processor until smooth. Add the arugula, oil, basil amd lemon juice and sprinkle with salt and pepper and process until smooth. Add water as needed to smooth the consistency.
For the avocado melt: Smear the arugula walnut pesto on 1 side of each bread slice and top with the cheese. Toast the bread slices cheese-side on a hot grill until the cheese melts (tenting the bread helps to steam and cook faster). Top the slices with the avocado and bacon, if using. Close the sandwich and enjoy!