Turkey, Avocado, Tomato & Spinach Tartine

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. 

TATS Tartine

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. 

TATS Tartine Set-Up

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.

TATS Tartine with Sriracha

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? 

20 thoughts on “Turkey, Avocado, Tomato & Spinach Tartine”

  1. Karishma Dalal

    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

  2. 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!

  3. 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 😡

    1. Thanks Arman :)! Haha I feel you- it’s the same with my grandmother and cooking beef at home…no chance!

  4. 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!

  5. 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? 🙂

    1. Have you checked Mattessons for chicken sausages? I wouldn’t be surprised if they sell as they seem to stock a good variety!

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