This tomato avocado melt is a quick and healthy breakfast for an on-the-go family!
My sister-in-law introduced me to this tasty melt while I was visiting for Christmas last year. Part of me still holds a tiny grudge that she didn’t share it with me sooner, because I know it’s a family favorite at her house, and it has quickly become my go-to quick lunch of choice!
Seriously, this Tomato Avocado Melt is to die for and I basically eat it every day for lunch! It takes 2 seconds to throw together and it always satisfies my hungry tummy! And, not only does it have some of my favorite ingredients layered on top, it has a thin layer of mayo and cayenne spread on the bread, which is the secret ingredient!
The mayo/cayenne combo adds just the right touch of tang and bite that makes this melt completely addicting!
I often make this for my one-year-old’s lunch as well, leaving out the cayenne, and he gobbles it up! If you’re like me and hardly have time to feed yourself come lunch-time, this melt is your solution! A deliciously addicting sandwich in under ten minutes.
I’ve compiled a whole bunch of awesome lunch and snack ideas here, and I refer to them often. But this Tomato Avocado Melt is probably my favorite of all!
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This tomato avocado melt is a quick and healthy breakfast for an on-the-go family!
- 4 slices bread
- 1-2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- cayenne pepper , to taste
- 1 small roma tomato , sliced thin
- 1/2 avocado , sliced thin
- 8 slices cheese (your favorite kind)
- Spread a thin layer or mayonnaise on each piece of bread. Sprinkle with a pinch of cayenne pepper. Layer bread with tomato and avocado slices and top with cheese. Broil on high for 2-4 minutes, or until bread is toasted and cheese is bubbly!
Have you tried this recipe?!
RATE and COMMENT below! I would love to hear your experience.
Kara @ Simplistically Sassy says
This looks so so good! I’m excited to try it. So easy too.
Lauren Allen says
Seriously so easy and delicious! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later! says
These look great, and your photography is looking fabulous!
Lauren Allen says
Thanks Amber 🙂 It’s a work in progress!
Laura Muir says
Ok. Why have I never thought of this?? Genius snack idea! Thanks for sharing with me!
~Laura
Lauren Allen says
I know right? So simple but makes the best snack! Thanks Laura!
Kaylynn says
Oh. My. Gosh. Seriously – how have I never thought though of this?? YUM! Can’t wait to try!!
Lauren Allen says
They’re SOO Yummy!! Hope you get to try them soon 🙂
Kami @ Sweet Charli says
Holy cow, this makes my mouth water! I love everything you put on this! Thanks for sharing! Pinned!
Msjbelle says
This looks scrumptious. And healthy as well. Score 🙂
Barb says
This reminds me of an open face sandwich served at the Lunch Box, a former restaurant in Akron, OH. It was topped with sprouts and shelled pumpkin seeds, and a slightly tart yogurt or sour cream dressing was drizzled over top. So yummy. I don’t recall the avocado on it, but I think that is a great addition.
Barbara says
Correction to above posting. It is sunflower seeds not pumpkin seeds. Made this and it was delicious. For the dressing, I thinned out some non-fat plain yogurt with lemon juice and a few drops of milk to desired consistency. Also, sprouts are alfalfa sprouts. Try it!.
Don says
Hi Lauren!
I rolled onto your food blog this morning and am glad I did. These recipes you have featured are amazing! Now I know what to do with this avocado and these tomatoes that need used up. I notice that a lot of your photos of cooked meat show the meat sitting atop a portable gas grill. Do you cook the different meats on that kind of grill? I figure you are using the grill to stage the photos because it looks nice, but wanted to ask and find out for sure.
Thanks a lot!
Don in PDX.
Lauren Allen says
Hi Don, Thanks for your comment! I live in a tiny apartment with my husband so we do all of our grilling on that little portable gas grill–Hopefully one day soon we will be in a bigger place with space for a real grill, but for now, the portable one works!! 🙂
Don says
Those are nice little grills Lauren. I have one of those too. I found out it can make great toast when you are out camping.
I found this recipe this morning and made it for dinner tonight. Wow…it is pretty good and so quick and easy! Glad I found your food blog!
You really do a fantastic job with your photos. Everything looks sooo good.
Don
Leigh Powell Hines says
Nice to meet you. This looks delicious. I will have to try it. I’m looking for easy things to make, and avocados are so good for you.
Pallavi says
A ridiculously simply yet amazing sandwich! I too have been eating this almost every day for lunch. For an extra kick I mix some sriracha into the mayo as well. Yum!!
Debra says
i made this for lunch yesterday and I have to say they are wonderful. Having them again today. This can be addicting. I love them so much. I could eat it every day.
kyut says
Be careful if you use vegan cheese, it didn’t melt fast enough 🙁
Lindsey says
This sounds delicious. I think I’ve found my plan for Easter brunch! However, what would you suggest as an alternative to mayonnaise? I am not a fan of it at all; I know yogurt can be used as a substitute but I feel like it wouldn’t work well here.
Lauren Allen says
Hi Lindsey, how do you feel about miracle whip? Otherwise you could just leave it off altogether. 🙂
Lindsey says
Lol I’m not the biggest fan of miracle whip, but I do use it occasionally. That should have been my first thought. I may end up leaving it off. Thank you!
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
Lauren, I want to be eating one of those right this minute! Only problem, I don’t have an avocado that’s ripe enough today.
Farrah says
Augh! This looks amazing + would be the perfect breakfast or lunch! <3 I need to go get avocados! *-*
Sherrie says
Easy,delicious and will be making again and again!
K Smith says
Tried this with fried egg this morning for breakfast and we loved it! Will definitely be making this without egg for lunch too – quick, ingredients we love and always have on hand, and delicious. The cayenne really adds to the flavor, don’t leave it out! Thanks.
Anna says
Hello! Thank you for sharing this recipe with the world! I am going to try this out shortly for my breakfast. I will keep you posted on how it turns out. I’m Vegan so I will tweak a couple of the ingredients… Stay tuned… lol!