California Melt Recipe
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California Melt

By: ORNERY 
"A satisfying open-face vegetarian sandwich with avocado, almonds and mushrooms."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (56)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Seabreeze
Beer Beer
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Min
Ready In:
17 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 open-faced sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • 4 slices whole-grain bread, lightly toasted
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup sliced toasted almonds
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven broiler.
  2. Lay the toasted bread out on a baking sheet. Top each slice of bread with 1/4 of the avocado, mushrooms, almonds, and tomato slices. Top each with a slice of Swiss cheese.
  3. Broil the open-face sandwiches until the cheese melts and begins to bubble, about 2 minutes. Serve the sandwiches warm.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 335 | Total Fat: 22.5g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by Mom_v_3   view full review
I'd give this sandwich a 4.5* rating for being quick delicious and healthy. The only change I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Yummy little guys! I did mine on whole grain & flax english muffins - I thought it might need...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Fabulous sandwich that's easy to put together for a quick lunch! I added a bit of Hellman's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by susiekew   view full review
Delicious and healthy. I think next time I might serve the tomato on the side and lightly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by UniCook   view full review
Fast, easy and delicious! I omitted the almonds, but did everything else as said, and my mom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2009 by lisalinton   view full review
Flavors taste so good together. Also great in a wrap.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2008 by FoodNut   view full review
what a great vegetarian sandwich! too bad I'm a downright carnivore, I added some microwavable...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2010 by Citrus Punch   view full review
This was delicious. I added a little olive oil mayo with basil and sauteed the mushrooms...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by MPEPLIN   view full review
Simple, fresh taste; easy to adjust flavors for any palate. This recipe makes enough for four...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2009 by LISANLAUREN   view full review
Great lil idea for lunch I added sliced turkey

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