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.