Heart-Healthy Avocado and Grilled Veggie Torta
This Love One Today® fresh avocado recipe is another way to make the American Heart Association® recommendations part of your healthy lifestyle. It's stuffed with fire-grilled vegetables and a sprinkling of light queso.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups red or yellow bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion peeled and sliced
- 1 small zucchini peeled and sliced
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 large ripe avocado peeled and diced, divided
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 2 Tbsp Cotija cheese crumbled
- 2 each telera (Mexican-style soft sandwich rolls)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Drizzle oil over peppers, onions and zucchini
- Sprinkle with black pepper. Place vegetables on grill, turning occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness.
- Mash half of the avocado with hot pepper sauce and spread over the bottom halves of rolls.
- Layer grilled vegetables and cheese on bottom halves of rolls, dividing evenly. Top with remaining avocado.
- Replace the bread top and press down firmly to compress ingredients.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve. Cut in half just before serving.
Notes
Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
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Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 290mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.