Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Avocado Spread

Ingredients

• Spinach leaves (1 cup, fresh)
• Bread slices (4 slices (your choice of whole grain, sourdough, or gluten-free))
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• Avocado (1, ripe)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Red onion (1 small, sliced)
• Red bell pepper (1, sliced)
• Yellow squash (1, sliced)
• Zucchini (1, sliced)

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. In a large bowl, toss the zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
3. Grill the vegetables for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred, allowing the smoky flavor to develop.
4. While the vegetables are grilling, prepare the avocado spread by mashing the ripe avocado in a bowl, then mixing in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Toast the bread slices in a toaster or on the grill until golden brown and crisp, enhancing the sandwich's texture.
6. Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture on one side of each slice of toasted bread.
7. Layer the grilled vegetables and fresh spinach leaves on top of the avocado spread, adding a pop of color and nutrition.
8. Close the sandwich with another slice of bread, avocado side down, pressing gently to secure the filling.
9. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately, enjoying the colorful layers and rich flavors.