LL's Hampton Chutney Sandwich |

I'm a huge fan of StyleBlueprint, and I'm a huge fan of sandwiches.
So you can imagine how thrilled I was when StyleBlueprint asked if I could develop a sandwich recipe for one of their articles!
It took me all of five seconds to know exactly what kind of sandwich I wanted to create. When I lived in New York City from 2008-2013, one of my absolute favorite meals was the #21 veggie sandwich from Hampton Chutney Co. While they're known for their dosas (crispy crepes made from rice and lentils), don't sleep on the sandwich menu either! The one I always ordered has avocado, cucumber, romaine, mozzarella and a tomato basil dressing on whole grain bread. It's fresh and wonderful every single time!
As I went to create my own #21, I did take few liberties: I added crispy bacon and red onion, swapped romaine for arugula, mozzarella for goat cheese and turned the dressing into an aioli. Despite the differences, and while I do prefer this version :), they both offer a similarly harmonious eating experience. All the right textures, with rich avocado and cheese to offset a piquant, tomato-y spread.
I also think my 2019 Hampton Chutney sandwich is a perfect meal-prep option as you head into your next busy week. Enjoy these sammies for lunch or dinner, but I promise you will look forward to every single one! As with any simple recipe, it's really important to use high-quality ingredients: fresh greens, pasture-raised bacon (if possible), ripe, bright green avocado and, of course, great bread.
This project was actually perfect timing, because I had recently received a shipment of Coco Bakes from my IG friend Coco Kislinger. Coco Bakes bread is gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, vegan, sprouted and organic. WHAT?! Even better, and most importantly, it's unbelievably delicious. Cocobakes has the ideal chew, density and slightly fermented flavor of sourdough, and it holds up to lots of toppings. I used the original "plain" for my sandwiches, and it was absolutely PERFECT for this recipe. I highly recommend ordering some Coco Bakes if you have allergies or sensitivities in your family...or if you just love fantastic bread!
If you're like me and love little more than biting into a hearty sandwich full of fabulous ingredients, I know if you will love this. Please tag me on IG @lauraleabalanced #llbalanced so I can see your creations and variations!
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