Description
This Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich is a healthy, flavorful, and easy-to-make vegetarian sandwich. It combines creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and fresh herbs for a protein-packed lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Bread slices, for serving
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato slices, sprouts
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine chickpeas and avocado.
- Using a fork or potato masher, mash until desired consistency is reached.
- Stir in chopped cilantro, green onion, and lime juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Spread mixture onto slices of bread and add desired toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Great as a dip or served in a lettuce wrap for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
