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Lemony Kale Avocado Sandwiches





Yields
Serves 4 (serving size: 1 sandwich)



Total Time
25 mins

The ingredients for these fresh-tasting sandwiches will keep a few days in a backpack (stash the kale and avocados near the top so they don't get crushed). Parmesan will last a week if you bring a chunk and grate it as needed. The recipe comes from the outdoor cooking experts behind the blog Dirty Gourmet, dirtygourmet.com.

GEAR Bowl or plastic bag, small cutting board, small knife, grater (optional), spork

su-Lemon Kale Avocado Sandwich Image




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Prop Styling: Joni Noe

 5 large leaves Tuscan (Lacinato) kale
 1/2 lemon
 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil*
 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  Salt and pepper
 2 firm-ripe avocados
 4 sturdy sandwich rolls, such as ciabatta, each 4 1/2 to 5 oz., split in half
Step 1
1

Tear kale into pieces, discarding ribs, and put in a bowl or plastic bag. Carefully cut zest from lemon half with a small knife. Cut zest into slivers and add to kale. Dress kale with juice from lemon, oil, and parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 2
2

Cut avocados in half and dice flesh. Spoon out flesh onto both sides of each sandwich roll and smash to spread. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon kale mixture onto one side of each roll and cover with top of roll. Eat right away, or wrap in foil or waxed paper and pack in your backpack for later for a pressed sandwich. (The kale wilts a bit but still tastes great.)

3

*A tiny plastic container like those made by Nalgene is handy for transporting olive oil, or buy oil packets such as Marconi: Marconi organic olive oil packets each hold a single serving (about 0.375 oz.; $5.50/six-pack; backpackerspantry.com).

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 529Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g33%

Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 4.8mg2%
Sodium 735mg31%
Total Carbohydrate 72g24%

Dietary Fiber 7.2g29%
Protein 14g29%

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