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Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches

Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches You’ll Love

Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches are a delightful and nutritious twist on the classic egg salad.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can chickpeas drained
  • 1 medium avocado ripe
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh or bottled
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickles chopped
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch pepper freshly cracked
Optional Additions
  • to taste bell peppers
  • to taste carrots
  • lettuce leaves for serving
  • crackers for serving

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • potato masher or fork
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Mash the chickpeas in a medium bowl with a potato masher or fork until mostly smashed but still chunky.
  2. Add the avocado and mash into the chickpeas until well combined, leaving some chunks for texture.
  3. Squeeze in the lemon juice and add garlic, green onions, celery, and dill pickles. Stir to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well for a balanced flavor.
  5. Divide the filling between slices of bread, add lettuce, and top with another slice to assemble the sandwich.
  6. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to one day, wrapped tightly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best freshness, enjoy sandwiches immediately after making. If storing, wrap tightly as avocado may brown.

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