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Pan con Aguacate (Avocado Sandwich) on a wooden board with red onion slices.
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Pan con Aguacate (Avocado Sandwich)

A recipe for Pan con Aguacate (Avocado Sandwich)! Pieces of lightly seasoned avocado are arranged on a roll with pickled red onion.
Course Main
Cuisine Dominican
Keyword avocado, avocado toast, breakfast, Caribbean, Dominican, Dominican Republic, red onion, sandwich
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients

Pickled Red Onions (Optional):

  • 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Pan con Aguacate:

  • 1 tropical avocado pitted, peeled, and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice about 1 lime
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 panes de agua or Portuguese bread rolls

Instructions

To make the pickled red onions (if using);

  • In a small bowl, mix the onion, olive oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper until well combined.
  • Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the onion starts to turn pink.

To make the Pan con Aguacate:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the avocado, lime juice, and salt and pepper until combined.
  • Slice the bread rolls in half.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, spread the avocado mixture over the bottom halves of the rolls, add the pickled red onions (if using), and top with the top halves of the rolls.
  • Serve immediately.