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.

Course Sandwiches

Calories 320kcal

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.

Courtesy of Fresh Avocados – Love One Today^®

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