Ingredients

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2 slices whole grain bread
6 oz (170g) halal-certified turkey breast
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (halal or vegan)
1/2 avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 cup baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Preheat skillet over medium-high heat and sear turkey breast for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through
Finely chop basil, mix with minced garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan to create pesto
Toast bread lightly in the same skillet
Spread pesto on bread, layer with turkey, spinach, avocado, and tomato

Notes

For nut-free version, substitute sunflower seeds for pine nuts
Store cooked turkey and pesto separately for meal prep
Use cheddar cheese or nutritional yeast as Parmesan alternative if desired

Author: Justin
Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 10
Category: High Protein Meals
Method: Searing
Cuisine: American-Mediterranean
Diet: Halal

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 520
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 100mg