Ingredients
– 1 can of chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
– 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
– 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cumin
– Salt, to taste
– Freshly ground pepper, to taste
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)
– Whole grain or sourdough bread
– Lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
– Tomato slices (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Creating your Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich is simple! Follow these easy steps:
1. Prepare Chickpeas: In a medium bowl, add the drained chickpeas. Use a fork or potato masher to mash them until chunky.
2. Add Avocado: Add the peeled avocado to the mashed chickpeas, mashing them together until well combined but still a bit chunky.
3. Mix Ingredients: Stir in the lemon juice, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
4. Fold in Herbs: Gently fold in the chopped herbs for an added burst of flavor.
5. Toast the Bread: Optional—toast your bread until golden and crispy if desired.
6. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the chickpea-avocado mixture generously on one slice of bread. Top with lettuce and tomato if using, and then place a second slice on top.
7. Serve: Slice the sandwich in half and enjoy immediately, or wrap it up for later!
These steps will guide you effortlessly in creating this healthy and satisfying sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 12g