CHICKPEA AVOCADO SALAD SANDWICH
Ingredients
- Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 can (15 oz.), drained and rinsed
1 avocado, flesh only
1 small carrot (about 1/4 cup), finely diced
juice of 1 lemon
dash or two of garlic powder
salt + pepper, to taste
To serve
leafy greens
6 slices whole grain bread, or your favorite
red onion slices
sliced tomatoes, optional
Preparation
- Instructions
Mash chickpeas: In a medium size bowl, add chickpeas and roughly mash 3/4 of the chickpeas with the back of a strong fork. You can also use a potato masher or pastry blender.
Add remaining ingredients. Add avocado, carrots, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt and pepper, mash and mix to combine.
Assemble sandwich: Layer your bread slices with leafy greens, onion and a nice helping of the mash. Top with remaining slice and enjoy!
Serves 3
Store: Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 – 3 days.