Description

Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches are a deliciously creamy and flavorful alternative to traditional sandwiches, packed with nutrition and made without mayonnaise. This quick recipe combines the wholesome goodness of chickpeas and avocados, enhanced by the zesty crunch of dill pickles. Perfect for busy weekdays or casual gatherings, these sandwiches can be easily customized to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 14-oz can, drained and rinsed)
1 ripe avocado
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 large garlic clove
1 celery rib
1/4 cup finely chopped pickles
1/4 cup finely chopped dill
2 green onions
Whole grain bread, pitas, or tortillas for serving

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas using a potato masher until mostly broken up; leave some whole for texture.
Add the ripe avocado and mash together until combined.
Stir in lemon juice, minced garlic, diced celery, chopped dill pickles, green onions, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Assemble your sandwiches by spreading the chickpea-avocado mixture onto slices of bread or inside pitas and top with lettuce or arugula.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 450mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg