Peruvian Comfort Food: Triple Sandwich and Churros con Manjar blanco at Manolo in Lima, Peru

sliced turkey

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Grilled chicken is leaner, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

sliced ham

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, and bologna is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus provides creaminess with fewer calories, and mashed peas are budget-friendly.

Toast bread slices until golden brown.

Spread mayonnaise on one slice of toasted bread.

Layer sliced turkey on top of the mayonnaise.

Add a layer of cheese over the turkey.

Place a second slice of toasted bread on top.

Spread mayonnaise on the second slice of bread.

Layer sliced ham over the mayonnaise.

Add lettuce and tomato slices on top of the ham.

Spread avocado on the final slice of bread.

Top the sandwich with the last slice of bread.

Cut the sandwich into quarters for easier handling.

Secure each quarter with toothpicks if desired.

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