Description
This smashed chickpea and avocado sandwich is a quick, nutritious lunch packed with plant-based protein and healthy fats. Ready in minutes, it combines creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and fresh toppings on whole-grain bread for a satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and pat them dry
2. Place chickpeas in a bowl and smash with a fork or potato masher until creamy with some chunks
3. Add avocado flesh and mash together with chickpeas until evenly combined
4. Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well mixed
5. Fold in fresh herbs and optional chili flakes or mustard or tahini if using
6. Toast bread slices if desired and spread the chickpea avocado mixture evenly on two slices
7. Top with lettuce, cucumber, and red onion slices
8. Cover with remaining bread slices and press gently to assemble
9. Slice sandwiches and serve immediately
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: sandwich
- Method: assembly
- Cuisine: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: smashed chickpea avocado sandwich, healthy lunch, vegetarian sandwich, plant based protein, quick lunch, avocado chickpea salad, healthy sandwiches