Merienda: Afternoon Tea for two in Buenos Aires, Argentina

chorizo

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

milanesa

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: breaded pork

Grilled chicken is lighter and easier to prepare.

avocado

🥗Healthier: hummus

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Hummus provides creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

Grill chorizo until cooked through and slightly charred, about 10 minutes.

Fry milanesa until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Slice bread in half and toast lightly on the grill or in a pan.

Spread sauce on the inside of the bread.

Layer grilled chorizo or milanesa on the bottom half of the bread.

Add lettuce, tomato, and onion on top of the meat.

Top with avocado or alternative spread.

Sprinkle with spices and cilantro for flavor.

Close the sandwich and press down gently to compact.

Cut in half for easier handling.

Serve with additional sauce on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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