Ingredients
– 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
– 1 ripe avocado, mashed
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
– 1 small cucumber, diced
– 1 small red bell pepper, diced
– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 slices of whole-grain bread (or bread of your choice)
– Leafy greens (e.g., lettuce or spinach) for serving
Instructions
Creating a Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich is simple with these clear steps:
1. Prepare the Chickpeas: In a bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Use a fork to mash them slightly, leaving some whole for added texture.
2. Add Avocado: Add the mashed avocado to the chickpeas. Mix well until both ingredients are combined.
3. Mix in the Veggies: Stir in the lemon juice, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, and chopped parsley.
4. Season the Mixture: Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust to your preference.
5. Toast the Bread: If desired, lightly toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
6. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread a generous amount of the chickpea avocado mixture onto two slices of bread. Top with leafy greens.
7. Finish the Sandwich: Place the other two slices of bread on top to create a sandwich.
8. Serve: Slice the sandwiches in half if desired and enjoy immediately.
These steps will guide you effortlessly in making this delicious and wholesome sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sandwiches
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Fat: 16g
- Protein: 12g