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Kale Sandwiches with Avocado

4.6

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"The taste of kale is tempered by old favorites like cheese and avocado." —Bittman

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoons dried thyme or tarragon
1 pound kale, stems and center ribs discarded
1 cup canned fava, garbanzo or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
8 slices whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small jar, combine 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, mustard, thyme and 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cover and shake until well combined.

    Step 2

    Stack kale leaves and roll into a cigar shape. Slice into thin strips; turn 90 degrees and slice again crosswise until you have what looks like kale confetti. Toss in a bowl with vinaigrette.

    Step 3

    In a food processor, blend beans, garlic and salt to taste for less than a minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil slowly through the feed tube, blending, until mixture is smooth. Stir in Parmesan.

    Step 4

    Spread 1 slice whole-grain bread with 1/4 bean spread; top with 1/4 kale, 1/4 avocado and another bread slice. Repeat with remaining bread, spread, kale and avocado.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 453 calories
23 g fat
4 g saturated fat
49 g carbohydrate
11 g fiber
16 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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