Description
The chorizo, Lettuce and Tomato, also known as the CLT, is a delicious sandwich including a spicy avocado spread made with jalapeño for a perfect picnic treat.
Ingredients
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Sandwich
- 1 baguette
- 1/4 lb (115 g) smoked chorizo, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 leaves Romaine lettuce
Spread
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
- Slice ends off of baguette, then cut in half. Proceed to slice each piece lengthwise and open.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 5 minutes, until warm.
- Remove from oven, top each with half of the chorizo, and return to oven for another 5 minutes.
- Top chorizo with half of the tomato slices and 2 leaves of lettuce.
- In a food processor or blender combine all ingredients for spread. Process until smooth. Divide spread among sandwiches.
- Enjoy warm or close with bakers twine or wrap for a delicious sandwich later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550