BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 8 slices center-cut bacon, halved
• 1 ripe medium avocado
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon finely grated or minced garlic
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 8 slices sprouted-wheat bread
• 1 medium tomato, cut into 8 slices
• 4 romaine leaves
• 1 cup alfalfa sprouts

Directions

• Step 1

  Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

• Step 2

  Meanwhile, mash avocado in a medium bowl. Stir in basil, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and pepper. Toast bread.

• Step 3

  Spread about 2 tablespoons of the avocado mixture on 4 slices of toast. Top each with 4 pieces of bacon, 2 tomato slices, 1 lettuce leaf, 1/4 cup sprouts and the remaining toast.