California Melt

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A satisfying open-faced veggie melt with avocado, almonds, and mushrooms. This sandwich is ready in minutes!

Submitted by ORNERY
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 mins
Total Time:
17 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 slices whole-grain bread, lightly toasted

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms

  • ⅓ cup sliced toasted almonds

  • 1 tomato, sliced

  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler.

  2. Lay the toasted bread out on a baking sheet. Top each slice of bread with 1/4 of the avocado, mushrooms, almonds, and tomato slices. Top each with Swiss cheese.

  3. Broil open-face sandwiches until cheese melts and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Serve sandwiches warm.

    a close up view of a california melt- veggies ontop a piece of bread topped with melty cheese.
    Natasha Titanov

Editor's Note:

Please note the addition of a basil-mayonnaise (1/4 cup mayonnaise mixed with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil) if using the magazine version of this recipe.

660 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

335 Calories
23g Fat
21g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 335
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 26mg 9%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 31%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 289mg 22%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 542mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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