Tomato Sandwich with Avocado Pesto #Vegetarian
We've officially entered tomato season, yay!!! I'm so excited, can you tell? Depending on where you are, you'll be plucking tomatoes from bushes in your garden, visiting your local farmer's stand or maybe still buying them at the store.
Here's my word of advice. When tomatoes are the star of the show... it's time to go big or go home! What I mean by that, if you aren't able to buy farmers market fresh, splurge on organic heirloom tomatoes.
Tomato Sandwich with Avocado Pesto
Because when you do, this is what you get! Tomatoes that are perfectly ripe, sweet and full of juicy flavor!
Local homegrown tomatoes!
We are lucky, not only do we have great access to farmers markets - 3 days a week within a 3 mile drive, we also have a family two blocks away that sell fruit and veggies from their garden! Homegrown tomatoes I can stop by and grab whenever I want!
And when they are gone? You go on the honor code by weighing them and tucking the $'s in their lockbox - how awesome is that?
So let's talk this sandwich. A plain tomato sandwich is completely amazing! But this sandwich takes the flavors to a whole new level!
It's easy!
It has salty pesto!
And with creamy avocado? YUM!!
A sandwich doesn't get any better than this!
Ok - first things first. Slice the bread and toast it (if desired).
Next, slice the avocado in half. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon to keep the color a pretty bright green!
Sprinkle with salt.
Next add a spoonful of pesto. No need to make your own - store-bought will work just fine.
Mash everything together. I like to use a whisk and chunk up the avocado and mix the avocado, pesto and salt. Keep the texture kinda chunky - this gives it great texture.
Evenly divide the avocado pesto between four slices of bread.
Then, simply slice those delicious tomatoes and arrange them on top!
Easy-peasy, right?
You're going to love this easy meal! One serving is two generous slices!
An easy vegetarian meal a tomato sandwich is a perfect choice in the hot summer months!
Tomato Sandwich with Avocado Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 vine ripe tomatoes sliced
- 1 avocado
- ½ lemon
- 1 tbsp pre-made pesto
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 slices bread artisan bread recommended
Instructions
- Slice the bread and toast it (if desired).
- Next, slice the avocado in half. Scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Add a squeeze of lemon to keep the color a pretty bright green. Sprinkle with salt. Add the pesto. Mash everything together. Keep the texture chunky - this gives it a great texture.
- Slather the avocado pesto on the toast.
- Slice the tomatoes and arrange them on top. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
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Don't worry, we'll never share your email.Do you love tomatoes as much as we do? Or.... are you wondering what do with all of the tomatoes growing in your garden? Here are a few more recipes I know you'll love!
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This Tomato Tart is really easy and any time you roast tomatoes... they just keep getting better!
Make a big pot of this yummy tomato vegetable soup because everyone will want seconds!
Tomato Vegetable Soup - great way to enjoy all the summer produce!
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Or if you are in a salad kinda mood, how about this delicious Cucumber Tomato Salad!
See? If you're talking tomatoes, we're speaking the same language! 🍅
A delicious choice for Meatless Monday and a yummy vegetarian meal, this Tomato Sandwich is so amazing, quick and easy too!
Annie @ Annie's Noms
I love avocado with tomato, but have never tried making the avocado with pesto before. What a lovely twist! You really can't go wrong with all these flavours together!
Bowl Me Over
You're exactly right Annie - you just can't go wrong with simple amazing flavors!!! Thank you!
Ayngelina Brogan
I will eat anything with avocado in it. This looks delicious
Bowl Me Over
Right there with you! Avocado = <3 !!!
Calleigh - TheForkBite
Looks so healthy but yummy. my kind of breakfast.
Bowl Me Over
Breakfast, lunch or dinner - any meal would work!!
Liza
Wow! This sandwich is SO GOOD! Healthy, colorful and so easy to make! Just love-love-love this recipe! Yummmm! 🙂 Thank you, Debra! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Thank you for your kind words and all of your support Liza - much appreciated!!!
Camilla Hawkins
I bet the pesto and avocado combo works really well and then the tomato on top for a pizza vibe - genius:-)
Bowl Me Over
I think with ingredients like this you just can't go wrong! Simple but delicious!!!
Ginny McMeans
I agree with you. I don't think you can get a better sandwich. I'm really looking forward to pesto on my sandwich!
Bowl Me Over
I know you'll enjoy it Ginny - thank you so much for stopping by!!!
Lois
These just look so good. Will be making them very soon. Love the combination you have here.
Bowl Me Over
The perfect light lunch! Tomatoes are so good right now and this sandwich is a perfect way to enjoy them!! Thanks Lois!!