The sun is coming out at last! And to celebrate, here’s a hamper full of sandwich recipes, all featuring Hass avocados. Easy to prepare Hass avocados are a great ingredient for healthy and tasty sandwiches. They’re packed with nutrients and monounsaturated fats (or “good†fats). The Hass variety has a creamy flesh and a nice nutty flavour. They are available in the UK until September.
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients:
2 Very ripe Peruvian Hass avocados, halved, peeled, and stone
removed
Small handful coriander leaves, chopped
Juice of ½ lime
3 tbsp Half-fat crème fraîche
300g Leftover roast chicken, or chicken breast poached in a little
stock
Handful lettuce leaves, chopped
2 x Tomatoes, sliced
8 x Slices wholemeal bread
Method:
1. Mix the crème fraîche, coriander leaves and lime juice together and spread onto one side of
the sliced bread
2. Slice or shred the chicken and place on top of the crème fraîche mixture
3. Slice the avocados and along with the tomatoes, layer on top of the chicken
4. Top with lettuce leaves and the remaining sliced bread…enjoy!
Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Baguette
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 Very ripe Peruvian Hass avocado, halved, peeled, stone
removed and cut into chunks
50g Watercress
Juice of ½ lime
6 Rashers unsmoked back bacon, or 8 rashers streaky
300g Leftover roast chicken, or chicken breast poached in a little
stock
4 Small baguettes or 1 large baguette, divided into 4
Method:
1. Snap off the large stalks of the watercress and put into a food processor with the avocado
and lime juice. Whizz until the watercress is finely chopped, then season with a little salt
and pepper
2. Fry the bacon on a medium heat for 8-10 minutes, turning, until golden and crispy.
Meanwhile, shred or slice the chicken
3. Split the baguettes in half lengthways and spread the avocado mixture on the insides, top
and bottom
4. Pile the chicken and bacon inside before you tuck in
Ham, Cheese & Avocado Baguette
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 Very ripe Peruvian Hass avocado, halved, peeled, and
stone removed
Juice of ½ lime
4-6 Slices ham
8 Slices Emmental cheese
4 Small baguettes or 1 large baguette, divided into 4
Method:
1. Mash the avocado in a bowl to a spreading consistency, then thoroughly mix in the lime
juice and season with salt and pepper
2. Split the baguettes in half lengthways and spread the mashed avocado mixture on the
insides, top and bottom
3. Layer the ham cheese inside and top with the remaining baguette half
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 5-10 minutes
Ingredients:
3 Very ripe Peruvian Hass avocados, halved, peeled, and stone
removed
Juice of ½ lime
Handful coriander leaves, chopped
2 x 185g Tinned tuna chunks in brine
4 tbsp Half-fat mayonnaise
½ Cucumber, sliced
8 x Slices wholemeal bread
Method:
1. Mash the avocado in a bowl to a spreading consistency, then thoroughly mix in the
coriander and lime juice, and season with salt and pepper
2. Drain the tuna chunks, then mix with the mayonnaise and season with pepper
3. Spread the avocado mixture onto one side of each slice of bread, top one side with tuna and
then layer with sliced cucumber to complete your sandwich
Created by Jane Griffin (BSc RD SENr), Sports Dietician and Nutrition Consultant
Serves 4
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
8 x Slices white bread
2 x Peruvian Hass Avocados, halved, peeled, and stone
removed (a thick layer instead of butter or margarine)
1 x Large chicken breast
12 x Cherry tomatoes, cut in half
8 x Black olives, stones removed, cut in half
Small handful walnut pieces (optional)
Handful watercress
Drizzle classic vinaigrette dressing with crushed garlic
Method:
1. Mash the avocado, in a bowl using the back of a fork, until it reaches a spreadable
consistency, but remains slightly chunky. Then spread a layer of avocado onto one side of
each slice of bread
2. Slice or shred the chicken and place on top, followed by the cherry tomatoes, olives, walnuts
and watercress
3. Lastly, drizzle each sandwich with a little dressing and top with the remaining slices of bread