Lunch: Kale Sandwiches with Avocado

Recipe by /contributors/mark-bittman The taste of kale is tempered by old favorites like cheese and avocado." —Bittman

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Kale

Health and fertility benefits of Kale Sandwiches with Avocado

Kale is an excellent source of calcium, which has an important role in egg maturation and follicle development in the ovaries.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoons dried thyme or tarragon
1 pound kale, stems and center ribs discarded
1 cup canned fava, garbanzo or cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
8 slices whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado, sliced

Instructions

In a small jar, combine 2 tablespoons oil, vinegar, mustard, thyme and 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper. Cover and shake until well combined.
Stack kale leaves and roll into a cigar shape. Slice into thin strips; turn 90 degrees and slice again crosswise until you have what looks like kale confetti. Toss in a bowl with vinaigrette.
In a food processor, blend beans, garlic and salt to taste for less than a minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil slowly through the feed tube, blending, until mixture is smooth. Stir in Parmesan.
Spread 1 slice whole-grain bread with 1/4 bean spread; top with 1/4 kale, 1/4 avocado and another bread slice. Repeat with remaining bread, spread, kale and avocado.

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