Rick's Recipes: California Melt

California Melt 

A satisfying open-face vegetarian sandwich with avocado, almonds and mushrooms. 

Prep: 15 mins 

Cook: 2 mins 

Total: 17 mins 

Servings: 4 

Yield: 4 open-faced sandwiches 

 

Ingredients

• 4 slices whole-grain bread, lightly toasted 
• 1 avocado, sliced 
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms 
• ⅓ cup sliced toasted almonds 
• 1 tomato, sliced 
• 4 slices Swiss cheese 

 

Directions

• Step 1

Preheat the oven broiler.

• Step 2

Lay the toasted bread out on a baking sheet. Top each slice of bread with 1/4 of the avocado, mushrooms, almonds, and tomato slices. Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese.

• Step 3

Broil the open-face sandwiches until the cheese melts and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Serve the sandwiches warm.

 

Editor's Note: 

Please note the addition of a basil-mayonnaise (1/4 cup mayonnaise mixed with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil) if using the magazine version of this recipe.

 

Nutrition Facts 

Per Serving:   335 calories; protein 15.6g; carbohydrates 21.1g; fat 22.5g; cholesterol 26.1mg; sodium 169.6mg.

 

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