Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Sandwich Recipes BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches) 4.8 (6) 6 Reviews In this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil, and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 16, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Low-Calorie High Fiber Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Low Added Sugars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 slices center-cut bacon, halved 1 ripe medium avocado 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise ½ teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 8 slices sprouted-wheat bread 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices 4 romaine leaves 1 cup alfalfa sprouts Directions Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Meanwhile, mash avocado in a medium bowl. Stir in basil, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper. Toast bread. Spread about 2 tablespoons of the avocado mixture on 4 slices of toast. Top each with 4 pieces of bacon, 2 tomato slices, 1 lettuce leaf, 1/4 cup sprouts and the remaining toast. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 342 Calories 16g Fat 36g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 342 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 10g 36% Total Sugars 1g Protein 15g 29% Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Vitamin A 943IU 19% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Folate 58mcg 14% Sodium 541mg 24% Calcium 19mg 1% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 26mg 6% Potassium 418mg 9% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved