When people tell me they don’t like dessert and/or chocolate, I almost stare blankly…er how can anyone NOT! That being said, I’m sure others feel the same about me when it comes to bacon. I can happily eat meats like zebra, kangaroo, venison & beef but there’s something about pork that just doesn’t sit well with me. Unfortunately that means certain pork ‘delicacies’ are out of the question for me, including the famous BLT sandwich combo. What’s not so unfortunate is that it recently inspired me to come up with a similar (if not better), meal that A) tastes phenomenal & B) contains a much more impressive nutritional profile. Friends, let me introduce you to the TATS Tartine: Turkey bacon, Avocado, Tomato & Spinach.
I needed a quick dinner after Body Pump last week before heading out again to meet some friends and this did the trick – 7 minutes later, I was eating a sandwich that contained a good balance of complex carbs & lean protein. Unlike a regular BLT sandwich which calls for lashings of mayo, mashed avocado adds a creamy texture along with heart-healthy fats, potassium & fiber.
Rather than using lettuce, this TATS Tartine uses spinach as that’s all I had in my fridge. Unlike lettuce which is mainly water, spinach contains a plethora of nutrients. According to studies, spinach has twice as much potassium, protein, calcium, iron, niacin and vitamins A, C, B, C and B-12 as any other leaf vegetable.
I recently added these Mattessons Smoked Turkey Bacon Rashers to my last Sainsbury’s online order and I’m obsessed. Unlike many processed turkey bacons, these are 100% turkey breast. Four rashers contain a mere 106 calories, 0.8g of fat, and a whopping 23.6 grams of protein…not too shabby compared to the equal amount of ‘real’ bacon: 194 calories, 10.8g of fat & 24g of protein! And now for that recipe:
[yumprint-recipe id=’19’] And that, my friends, is how we do dinner like a boss…BOOM!
What’s one food you just can’t eat?
What’s your fave sandwich combo?
errr….bananas!! :-p
my fave sandwich (which you probably already know) has to be avocado with some quorn chicken slices, topped with some crumbled goats cheese.
yum xx
Mmm…although when did you replace the burger with slices???
Love avocado! Not a big pork fan either so I totally get it!
Glad I’m not the only one!
Love these kinds of sandwiches! This could totally be vegetarian with one simple swap – tempeh bacon instead of turkey!
Tempeh bacon…wow now THAT I need to try!!
So, I thought long and hard and I cannot think of one food I will absolutely avoid – I don’t eat much beef – but, if a steak or meatballs or meatloaf is seasoned really well then I will try it.
I love your use of spinach instead of lettuce in this, Khushboo!
Ah what about burgers?? Those are my ultimate fave!
I could go for one of these right now! We actually make these a lot… because California avocados. Sriracha is never optional though. 🙂
Hahah not jealous at all that it rains avocados in Cali!!
Wait… what? There are people who don’t like dessert? And chocolate?!? Mind = boggled. But I guess people would think the same thing about -me- and bacon, because it’s something that I just never saw the appeal of either. That and fish. Just no 😡
Haha you and me both- is it even possible to NOT like chocolate…psssh who are these people!
I could go a sandwich right now- Your photos look amazing- I want to eat the T(b)acon off my screen- Although I would get grilled by mum for eating pork in the house when it wasn’t allowed.
Thanks Arman :)! Haha I feel you- it’s the same with my grandmother and cooking beef at home…no chance!
I like bacon, but I’m not obsessed with it. I’m not of the mindset that bacon makes everything better like some people!
So while I love a good BLT, your version looks even better to me – I feel the same way about avocado that most people feel about bacon!
Ahhh if anything, CHEESE makes everything better…and avocado ;)!
You ate zebra!?!?!
Even if I did eat meat, that would still be crazy to me LOL!
Haha as crazy as it sounds, zebra actually tastes delicious- very much like beef/lamb!
This sounds delicious AND I’m so happy that you’ve named a British turkey bacon brand. I have had the hardest time finding it in store anywhere in Glasgow. I miss all my turkey bacon and chicken sausages. Any tips on where to find chicken sausage too? 🙂
Have you checked Mattessons for chicken sausages? I wouldn’t be surprised if they sell as they seem to stock a good variety!