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Loaded BLT and chip sandwich with aioli

Eating foods that are high in sugar, fat and salt make us feel good because they activate our brain’s reward system. But instead of reaching for a bag of sweets or something deep-fried, opt for our loaded BLT and chip sandwich as a more sustainable lunch option when those cravings hit!

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 20 min

INGREDIENTS
For the aioli
½ cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
Zest and juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp cayenne pepper
For the sandwich
8 slices bread
8 lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced
16 slices streaky bacon, fried
2 cups salted potato chips
2 gherkins, thinly sliced

METHOD
For the aioli
1. Combine all ingredients, mix well and set aside.
For the sandwich
1. Lightly toast bread slices in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Spread some aioli onto each slice and layer lettuce, tomato, bacon, chips and gherkins on top. Season and sandwich closed.

Recipe: Jezza-Rae Larsen
Styling: Elizabeth Mackenzie
Photography: Sean Dollery // HMimages.co.za

Swap out your bread for wholewheat pita and enjoy these roast veg and tuna-stuffed pita pockets.

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