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California Avocado Steak Sandwich

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Total Time: 30 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 610
Total Fat 30g
Saturated Fat 6g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 120mg
Sodium 500mg
Total Carbs 38g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 51g

Vitamin A 29 mcg; Vitamin C 14 mg; Calcium 173 mg; Iron 6 mg; Vitamin D 0 mcg; Folate 148 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.31 g.

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This is a versatile recipe that can be prepared as a sandwich or as a warm salad. The creamy California Avocado sauce perfectly complements the grilled sirloin beef, which is a lean protein. Overall, this recipe has many of the 13 essential nutrients and other great benefits that come from eating avocados. Learn why California Avocados are a superfruit through our nutrition facts!

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Serves: 4

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For the marinade 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 tsp. sea salt 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 lb. beef sirloin, 1.5 inch thick For the sauce 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and diced 1 oz. parmesan cheese, shredded 1 Tbsp. lime juice For the toppings 1 tsp. olive oil 1 medium red onion, sliced 1 1/2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar glaze For the sandwich 1 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and sliced 8 slices whole grain bread of choice 1/8 tsp. sea salt, optional
  1. Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sea salt, black pepper and extra virgin olive oil in a medium size bowl.
  2. Add beef and marinate for at least 1 hour at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Pre-heat grill to 400 degrees F. Discard marinade.
  4. Grill beef for 7 minutes on each side for medium done steak.
  5. Let it cool for about 5 minutes, then thinly slice beef.
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*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s a good idea to brush a little oil on the cut side of a California Avocado before grilling. They are also delicious in a host of other entrée recipes, from stove top to oven-baked to multi-cooker preparation.

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As with all fruits and vegetables, wash avocados before cutting. Check out our tips for how to choose and use California Avocados

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