Whole30 Turkey Melt Sandwich
Get ready to revolutionize your lunch game with this Whole30 Turkey Melt Sandwich—a satisfying, low-carb twist on the classic comfort food! Perfectly crisp romaine lettuce leaves stand in for bread, wrapping around layers of warm turkey slices, creamy avocado, and juicy tomato. What truly sets this recipe apart is the homemade cashew cheese sauce, a dairy-free delight made with soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, and a hint of lemon juice for a velvety, tangy finish. Quick to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, this recipe is Paleo and Whole30-compliant, making it an ideal choice for a health-conscious yet indulgent meal. Serve it fresh with a toothpick to hold everything together, and enjoy big flavors without breaking your clean-eating routine!
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Ingredients
- 6 slices Fresh turkey breast slices
- 4 leaves Large romaine lettuce leaves
- 1 medium (sliced) Avocado
- 1 medium (sliced) Tomato
- 1 teaspoon Coconut oil
- 1 cup (soaked for 2-4 hours or boiled for 10 minutes) Raw cashews
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Prepare the cashew cheese sauce by draining the soaked cashews and blending them in a blender or food processor with nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, almond milk, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk if needed to adjust the consistency.
Step 2
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly brown the turkey slices for about 1-2 minutes on each side to warm them through. Set aside.
Step 3
3. Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce leaves. These will serve as your 'bread' for the sandwich.
Step 4
4. Lay two lettuce leaves on a flat surface, overlapping slightly to create a sturdy base.
Step 5
5. Arrange 3 slices of turkey on top of the lettuce leaves, followed by a few slices of avocado and tomato.
Step 6
6. Drizzle the cashew cheese sauce over the fillings to act as a creamy, cheesy layer.
Step 7
7. Top with one or two more lettuce leaves to create the top layer of the 'sandwich'.
Step 8
8. Repeat the process for the second sandwich.
Step 9
9. Secure each sandwich with toothpicks if needed, slice them in half, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1052.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1944.3 |
| Total Fat 104.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 29.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g | |
| Cholesterol 420.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2166.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 72.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 18.8g | |
| Protein 191.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 22.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 271.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 15.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3970.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories