Avocado Sandwich with Arugula Pesto
 
Ingredients
  • Arugula-Basil Pesto:
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups loosely packed fresh arugula
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup pine nuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • Lukewarm water, if needed to thin
  • Thinly sliced fresh medium tomatoes
  • Thinly sliced cucumbers, English or Persian
  • Sliced or cubed avocado
  • Sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
  1. For pesto:
  2. Place ½ cup of the olive oil, arugula, basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon peel in bowl of food processor or blender. Process to a thick paste.
  3. With the motor running, add remaining ¼ oil in a steady stream; blend until smooth. If pesto is too thick for your liking, add 1-2 Tablespoons of lukewarm water and process again.
  4. To make sandwich, toast bread then spread with pesto. Top with tomato slices, cucumber slices, and avocado. Sprinkle with sea salt to taste, then black pepper or red pepper flakes to taste. Slice sandwich in half and serve immediately.
  5. Place leftover pesto in a covered container and refrigerate for your next sandwich! It will keep for a few days. Stir before using.
Recipe by The Culinary Cellar at https://theculinarycellar.com/avocado-sandwich-with-arugula-pesto/