A nutrition-rich combination of yogurt, carrots, walnuts, and avocado is made even more healthful with the addition of sprouts, an excellent source of phytonutrients.

　　

Ingredients

makes 2

　　2 carrots, peeled

　　1 ripe, firm avocado

　　4 slices whole-wheat bread

　　1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt (2 percent)

　　1/3 cup walnut pieces, toasted (page 53) and chopped

　　1 cup sunflower sprouts

　　1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

　　Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

　　

Step 1

Grate carrots on the large holes of a box grater. Cut avocado in half lengthwise, and remove pit. Peel and thinly slice.

　　

Step 2

Spread 2 slices of bread with the yogurt, dividing evenly. Top each with carrots, avocado, walnuts, and sunflower sprouts. Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with a pinch each of salt and pepper, and top with remaining slices of bread; serve.

　　

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Step 3

(Per Serving)

　　

Step 4

Calories: 543

　　

Step 5

Saturated Fat: 5g

　　

Step 6

Unsaturated Fat: 26.5g

　　

Step 7

Cholesterol: 3.7mg

　　

Step 8

Carbohydrates: 50.5g

　　

Step 9

Protein: 17.5g

　　

Step 10

Sodium: 529mg

　　

Step 11

Fiber: 14.5g

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