Multi Grain Baguette with Avocado, Tomato and Cucumber

Ingredients:

1 20” multigrain baguette, cut in 4 pieces, sliced in halves

4 tablespoons cream cheese

1 avocado (or 2), sliced

1 teaspoon  extra virgin olive oil

1 small lime, juice of

1 beefsteak tomato, sliced

1 small red onion, sliced

1/2 English cucumber, thinly sliced

12 cilantro sprigs

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:  

1. Toast baguette open faced under broiler or in toaster oven for 2-3 minutes or until desired colour

2. Spread 1/2 tablespoon of cream cheese on each side of the pieces of baguette

3. In small mixing bowl, drizzle avocado with extra virgin olive oil and lime juice and then season with salt and pepper

4. Layer tomatoes, cucumbers and onions, then top with avocado and cilantro

5. Close up sandwich and serve

For added nutrition, add your choice of sprouts; alfalfa, sunflower or pea shoots will compliment this sandwich.