Here’s how to make a lunch-friendly avocado white bean sandwich recipe that’s packed with protein.

It takes five minutes.

We repeat: up to 22 grams of plant-based protein.

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From there, creamy avocado also takes a lead role in this recipe.

Its avaluable source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, antioxidants, and a host of other micronutrients.

Plus, a full avocado (which this recipe calls for) offersthree grams of proteinto the mix.

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you might prep it all sans the avocado, only mixing it in once youre ready to chow down.

Just be sure to store the mash in an airtight container and eat up within three to four days.

Now, for the main attraction: a clean, green dose of plant-based protein.

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To a medium bowl add your beans, avocado and a pinch of salt and pepper.

With a fork, lightly mash the beans and avocado together to your desired consistency.

(Perez prefers it half mashed with some chunks of bean in it.)

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Give everything a good mix to combine, adjust salt and pepper to preference and set aside.

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