BLT Avocado Sandwich with Aleppo Pepper Spread

If you like BLT sandwiches, you’ll love this variation that includes sliced avocado and a tasty Aleppo Pepper Spread. I got my inspiration for the Aleppo Pepper Spread from a recipe provided by Penzey’s, a regional spice and herb retailer in Wisconsin and Michigan, that I tweaked a bit, including adding a bit of sriracha for some extra pizzazz. The Aleppo pepper adds sun-dried tomato-like layers of flavor to dried pepper. You will likely have to source it from a spice shop. Alternatively, if you cannot locate the Aleppo pepper, use standard ground black pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper instead. As written, the recipe yields 2 large sandwiches. We use a flatbread method here for ease and time-saving. You’ll also need one medium tomato, sliced; one avocado, sliced (or guacamole); 6-8 strips of bacon, cooked; several leaves of your choice of lettuce such as green leaf or Boston. The recipe is a celebration of fats from the bacon, avocado, and mayonnaise, just as we like it in the Wheat Belly lifestyle. The sriracha-charged Aleppo pepper spread adds a huge burst of flavor. To make the bread: 1 cup almond flour 1/4 cup ground golden flaxseed 2 tablespoons ground psyllium husk 1 egg 1/2 cup water 1/2 teaspoon sea salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine almond flour, flaxseed, psyllium, egg, water, salt and mix thoroughly. Transfer to a greased 10×10 baking pan and spread with spoon or spatula to approximately 1/2-inch thickness. Bake fo...
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