Description
This delicious chickpea avocado sandwich is packed with flavor and nutrients, making it a perfect lunch option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained, rinsed, and dried)
- 1/2 cup mashed avocado
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 8 slices whole-grain bread
Instructions
- Zest the lemon to get 1/2 teaspoon zest. Juice the lemon to get 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
- Pulse the drained chickpeas in a food processor until chunky.
- Transfer to a medium bowl and add the remaining ingredients, including lemon juice and zest. Mix to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Toast the bread, add lettuce to one slice, and top with a generous amount of chickpea filling.
- Add your favorite toppings such as sliced Roma tomatoes, red onion, and bread and butter pickles.
- Top with another slice of toast and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Serving suggestions: Add your favorite sandwich toppings.
- Tip: For best flavor, let the chickpea mixture sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g