Description
These Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches are a quick, nutritious, and flavorful vegetarian lunch option featuring creamy avocado, tangy dill pickles, and hearty chickpeas all mashed together and served on toasted whole grain bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, they make a perfect healthy sandwich for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich Filling
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
- ¼ cup dill pickle, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Assembly
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- Fresh dill, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a bowl, mash the drained and rinsed chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until the texture is slightly chunky but still holds together for the sandwich filling.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: To the mashed chickpeas, add the peeled and mashed avocado, chopped dill pickles, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined.
- Toast Bread: Toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired level of crispiness to add texture and warmth to the sandwich.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the prepared chickpea-avocado mixture evenly onto two slices of the toasted bread.
- Garnish and Top: Optionally, add fresh dill on top of the spread for added flavor, then cover with the remaining bread slices to complete the sandwiches.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately while the bread is still warm and crisp for the best eating experience. Enjoy your nutritious, flavorful meal!
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for the creamiest texture in the filling.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Fresh dill garnish is optional but adds a nice herbal note.
- You can substitute whole grain bread with gluten-free bread if needed.
- For added crunch, try adding lettuce or sliced cucumbers inside the sandwich.
