Ingredients

Avocado Spread

1/4 extra ripe avocado

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Sandwich

4 slices reduced-fat (30 or 40 percent) center-cut bacon

4 slices whole-wheat bread

6 leaves romaine lettuce

1 medium tomato, sliced

4 thin slices red onion (optional)

Preparation

Cream together avocado spread ingredients. Prepare bacon according to package directions; drain thoroughly on two paper towels for 5 minutes. Toast bread and spread the avocado mixture on 2 slices. Top with vegetables, 2 slices of bacon per sandwich and second slice of bread. Nutritional analysis per serving: 259 calories, 11.5 g fat (3 g saturated),12 g protein, 32.5 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber