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October 23, 2013 44 Comments

Avocado + Caramelized Red Pepper & Onion Sandwich


My family is blessed with all girls and one boy, but today I wanna welcome my cousin’s baby boy (my nephew) who arrived into the world earlier today.  I can’t wait to meet you little one… you’re life is going to be filled with so much love and so much joy.  Love, hb!

I’ve embraced fall, but clearly I’m still hanging on to summer.  avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 092

This avocado right here, it took about a week and a half to ripen, that’s right, a WEEK AND A HALF.  avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 110

That’s one thing I’m gonna miss most about summers… avocados that ripen within a couple of days.avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 101

Anyhow, once my avocado finally ripened, I sautéed some red bell peppers and onions until they were caramelized, you know, when everything gets all nice and golden brown and sweet.  Oooohhhhh.avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 087

And to that I added some cilantro.  And some buttery, creamy avocado.avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 095

This concoction right here is one not to be missed.  avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 093

Go buy your avocado today and make this ASAP!  Healthy never tasted so good.avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 103


NUTRITION: Avocados are rich in Antioxidants and are a good source of Fiber, Folic Acid, and Vitamins B6, C, E and K.  In addition, they help lower cholesterol and contain anti-cancerous properties.  Bell Peppers are a great source of Vitamins A, B6, and C.  Whole Wheat Bread adds Fiber and Protein to this sandwich. 

INGREDIENTS (makes 2 sandwiches):

  • Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – 1 tsp (use less if you can’t handle heat)
  • Onion – 1 medium (sliced)
  • Red Pepper – 1 medium (sliced)
  • Salt – 1/3 to 1/2 tsp
  • Black Pepper – 1/4 tsp
  • Fresh Cilantro Leaves – small handful or 2 tbsp (chopped)
  • 100% Whole Wheat Bread – 2 slices per sandwich
  • Avocado – 1 (sliced)
  • Fresh Lime – just a squirt for the avocado.



DIRECTIONS:
1. Start by slicing the onion and red pepper.
2. Heat a pan on medium heat, once hot, add oil and crushed pepper flakes.
3. After 5 seconds or so, add the onion and red pepper.  Toss. 
4. Season with salt and black pepper.  Toss.  Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the onion caramelizes or is golden brown.
5. In the meantime… toast the bread.
6. Slice the avocado in half and slice into long pieces.

7. Chop the cilantro.
8. This is what the sauté mixture should look like.  Adjust the salt as need be.  Turn off the stove.avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 146
9. Add the cilantro and toss.  avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 147
10. Layer as follows.  Take a toasted slice of bread. 
11. Top with sautéed onion-red-pepper.
12. Top with avocado slices.  Season the top of the avocado with a touch of salt and a squirt of lime juice.
13. Cover with the other slice of bread.  Slice in half and serve immediately.  avocado   caramelized red pepper & onion sandwich 106


TELL ME: Do you add avocados to your sandwiches?  What’s your favorite avocado sandwich combo?



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  1. [email protected] says

    October 23, 2013 at 2:18 am

    looks easy and quick enough to make for lunch! and I've refrigerated my avocados since they are too ripe – time to make a sandwich. I've had avocados in Pret sandwiches or I add to my veggie burgers at home.
    And congratulations on your nephew – babies bring such joy to families!!!!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      Thanks Archana.. it's super quick and easy. I need to eat at Pret more often, although I work in Manhattan, there are barely any Prets near me. I love adding avocados to veggie burgers, so good!!! Yes, babies bring a lot of joy to the families, especially to all the aunts and uncles without any responsibility! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:35 am

    Looks delicious! I love adding avocados to my eggs. I'll have to try it in sandwiches. Love the combo of caramelized onion and red pepper. Delectable!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      Thanks Anne. I love avocado and eggs too. This combo is amazing, hope you try it.

      Reply
  3. Guru Uru says

    October 23, 2013 at 7:15 am

    What a great flavour combination, this looks so delicious 😀

    Cheers
    CCU

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Thanks CCU.

      Reply
  4. Parita @ myinnershakti says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:21 am

    I love eating avocado sandwiches…with a bunch of other stuff! 🙂 It adds a buttery taste that can't be beat. My favorite combo is probably avocado, tomoato, and tofu. Sounds weird but tastes so good!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      Me too P.. it's so healthy and tasty. It's a great replacement for butter. I love avocado and tomatoes, tofu sounds fabulous too. No, I believe you, it would taste amazing. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Khushboo says

    October 23, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Congrats on the birth of your nephew…how exciting! Avocado is one of my favorite sandwich and salad additions- it adds such a creamy texture! One of my favorite sandwich combos is turkey, hummus & avocado….toast with mashed avocado & runny eggs. Both taste heavenly!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:10 pm

      Thanks K, it is exciting. I've never tried the avocado + hummus combo, but I love avocado with eggs… just so good!!!

      Reply
  6. Kristi says

    October 23, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    This sandwich looks so good! I wasn't hungry until I started reading this post 🙂

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks Kristi. It's a good thing I just ate and now I'm commenting back. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Laura Crowther says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:37 pm

    Yummy looks delicious! I am not ready to say goodbye to summer produce either!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:08 pm

      Thanks Laura.. you and I both… I'll miss the berries so much.

      Reply
  8. Amy @ Elephant Eats says

    October 23, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    Congrats to your fam on the new addition! So exciting 🙂 This sandwich looks amazing! I love the summery avocado but I feel like the caramelized onions can certainly bring it into fall 🙂

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:07 pm

      Haha… you're right… the caramelized onions certainly have a fall touch. Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says

    October 23, 2013 at 8:42 pm

    Love this healthy, hearty Mediterranean sandwich! I'd go for seconds!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 24, 2013 at 2:22 am

      Thanks Georgia… it's really good, but 1 filled me up. Even healthier. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Kitchen Riffs says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    Gosh, such great flavors in this sandwich. Love this – really good job. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 24, 2013 at 2:25 am

      Thanks.. so appreciate that.

      Reply
  11. Ashley says

    October 23, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Congratulations on your nephew! That's so exciting! And this sandwich … it looks amazing. This is definitely my kind of sandwich – especially with all that avocado!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 24, 2013 at 2:23 am

      Thanks Ashley… yeah, I love avocados too… adds so much richness and flavor, and it's so healthy.

      Reply
  12. Ameena says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:14 am

    Congrats on your new nephew! So exciting for you all.

    You probably already know this but the fastest way to ripen an avocado is to put it in a paper bag for 2-3 days. It's perfect every time!

    The sandwich looks amazing. I said it on Instagram and I'll say it again – I'm starving! 🙂

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 24, 2013 at 2:25 am

      Thanks Ameena. Yeah.. I've heard of it, but I didn't do it this time. My avocado was sitting next to super ripe bananas so I figured that may speed up the process, but didn't happen.
      Thanks… I hope you make this… it's healthy and only takes 15 minutes. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    October 24, 2013 at 3:00 am

    I'm sure you are aware of my obsession for avocados! This looks divine!! I love a simple avocado sriracha sammie for a mid-day snack. So so good!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:17 am

      Yes, I am aware, but I do have to try it with Siracha sauce. Sounds so good.

      Reply
  14. Amelia says

    October 24, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    Congratulations to you on your new nephew!! Avocado is one thing I go crazy on when in Australia. I add it to everything. You definitely have the best sandwich recipes!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:18 am

      Thanks Amelia. It's a great sandwich topper… they don't have avocados in India?

      Reply
  15. Lawyer Loves Lunch says

    October 24, 2013 at 5:35 pm

    I saw these caramelized veggie pictures on IG and it made me want a sandwich really really badly! Oh, and congratulations on the birth of your nephew. Little boys are awesome 🙂

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:18 am

      Yea… glad I drew you in. The sandwich is actually better than the pic. Thanks.. we don't have too many little boys in the family, should be fun. 🙂

      Reply
  16. Tara says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I always add avocado to my sandwiches (if I have them at home). They are the perfect finisher and go good with everything! Also, that way you do not have to put mayo. Your sandwich looks amazing. I always get lazy to toast the bread but it adds a great texture.

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:19 am

      Yeah… me too. They had so much creaminess. I never use mayo, nor do I own it. Definitely a great replacement for mayo.

      Reply
  17. eatgood4life.blogspot.com says

    October 25, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    This sandwich looks insane, Oh boy, I wish I could dig my teeth into this beautiful healthy sandwich right now 🙂 Congrats on your new addition to the family. I am sure your cousin and everyone is super excited!!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:20 am

      Thanks Miryam… it is so good. You'd love it. Yeah, everyone is pretty excited. Thank you.

      Reply
  18. Asmita says

    October 27, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    What a gorgeous sandwich Nisha! Love the flavors from the sweet peppers and cilantro and if that's not enough the creamy avocado to go with it. So many different textures in the sandwich. Just makes me want to grab it!

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:28 am

      Thanks Asmita. Yes, the avocado really seals the deal.

      Reply
  19. Natasha @ The Cake Merchant says

    October 27, 2013 at 1:58 pm

    Congratulations on your new nephew! I love the combination of flavors on my sandwich, and avocado makes everything better. I am pinning this recipe for later.

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 28, 2013 at 1:30 am

      Thanks Natasha. That's so sweet of you, hope you make it soon. 🙂

      Reply
  20. easyfoodsmith says

    October 28, 2013 at 11:03 am

    Oh my! That looks smashing! Got to grab some avocados and make that for my daughter's lunch pack 😀

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 29, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      Thank you… it's really good… make them before it gets really cold. 🙂

      Reply
  21. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    October 28, 2013 at 6:46 pm

    I always want my husband to eat more avocados so I think this is a great way to go. He can't say no to the onions! 🙂

    Reply
    • honeywhatscooking says

      October 29, 2013 at 9:02 pm

      Yeah, they are so good for you. Caramelized onions – I think no one can say no. 🙂

      Reply
  22. Anonymous says

    January 9, 2014 at 11:22 am

    Hey It is really great…Thanks for posting this, came to know about many new things…

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  23. Suman Rakshit says

    June 10, 2016 at 6:09 pm

    It looks yummy. Will definitely try it!

    Reply

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