Description
These Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches are a quick, nutritious, and delicious plant-based meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Combining creamy avocado and protein-packed chickpeas with tangy dill pickles and zesty lemon juice, this sandwich offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Smashed Chickpea Mixture
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- ¼ cup dill pickle, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- Fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a bowl, use a fork or potato masher to mash the chickpeas until they are slightly chunky but not fully pureed, maintaining some texture for the sandwich.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the mashed avocado, chopped dill pickles, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Stir everything together thoroughly until well combined.
- Toast Bread: Toast the slices of whole grain bread to your liking, either using a toaster or on a skillet for a crisp texture.
- Spread Mixture: Evenly spread the chickpea-avocado mixture onto two of the toasted bread slices, ensuring good coverage for each sandwich.
- Add Garnish and Assemble: Optionally, sprinkle fresh dill over the chickpea spread for extra flavor. Then, place the remaining toasted bread slices on top to complete each sandwich.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately while the bread is warm and crispy. Enjoy your flavorful, healthy sandwich!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of dill pickle based on how tangy you want the sandwich.
- For extra crunch, add lettuce or thinly sliced cucumber.
- To make it vegan, ensure your bread does not contain eggs or dairy.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh but can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to a day.
- Swap whole grain bread for gluten-free bread if needed for dietary preferences.
