Oh Shine On

Goooood morning.

Hi, how are you? No, I haven’t died… Thanks for all your emails, phone calls, and twitter concerns making sure I’m okay. Really… I’m fine.

I’ve just been a little busy… Doing “collegiate” things and such. Na-ht.

My sister and her hungry appetite came down to visit a couple weekends ago, I finished up one hell of a week of midterms, and I spent the last week and a half traveling up and down the southeastern shore on Spring Break.

I’m exhausted and ready to sleep in a bed covered in pillows and comforters without waking up in a pool of water (um, hello camping) covered in itchy mosquito bites. Not to mention that my cute, red Toms certainly received a hefty use walking around Disney World for four days. Now my feet have been sore for a solid week. No bueno.

So I’m baaaaaaack. Back from a week of camping and s’mores eating. Back from damp sleeping bags and sore feet. Back from riding roller coasters and seeing Disney princesses. Back from eating my way through Mickey Mouse peanut butter cups, Ghirardelli chocolate-covered waffle cones, espresso chip muffins, sweet potato fries, chocolate-filled croissants, and suger-coated cinnamon buns as big as the size of my face. Believe me, I would love nothing more than to eat this way everyday of my life. But since I can’t, and since I’m back from vacation where vegetables and real food actually do exist, I’ll settle for this healthy homemade sandwich.

What happens when you combine cheese, avocado, and tomatoes?

This. My inspiration? Well, it didn’t come from anything substantial like, say, this recipe from Joy. She really knows how to work her avocados. I was going to make that… Because I had one avocado left in the house. Because My sister was visiting. Because I actually had all the ingredients in my kitchen, which NEVER happens… So it’s a sign, right… Right? Well, sorta.

Because what I really wanted for lunch was a sandwich.

Now let me tell you something. I’m a girl who likes meat in my lunch… But then I made this delicious meal with avocado and cheese and was completely okay with not having any meat for, like… Okay, maybe a couple o’ days, tops.

This little sandwich is delectable. Stuffed with all things healthy and delicious… You know I’m ALL over this. Plus, I really needed to use my avocado… No really, just ask my roommate. I think she’s getting tired of seeing moldy avocados around the house.

Tomato & Avocado Sandwich with Mozzarella

Ingredients:

4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted

1/4 cup avocado, mashed or pureed

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced

Preparation:

(makes 2 sandwiches)

Toast each piece of wheat bread.

Meanwhile, mash avocado using a fork in a small bowl. Stir in salt and blend until smooth.

Cut tomatoes into slices and set aside.

Once all four pieces are toasted, remove and place on the counter. Spread 1 tablespoon on each piece. Divide the mozzarella among the four pieces of toast and top each slice with tomatoes. Assemble the sandwiches by placing one prepared slice on top of another. Serve immediately while warm.