Smashed Chickpea Avocado Sandwich
Mash chickpeas and ripe avocado until chunky and creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas or 1 (14-ounce) can, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado pitted
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 1 celery rib diced
- ¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill or to taste
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
For Serving
- Whole grain bread pitas, bagels, or tortillas
- Lettuce or arugula
- Mustard
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas in a medium mixing bowl. Mash them with a potato masher or the back of a fork until mostly broken down, leaving a few larger pieces for texture.
- Add the ripe avocado and mash it into the chickpeas until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Add the lemon juice, minced garlic, diced celery, chopped dill pickles, fresh dill, and green onions.
- Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir everything together until evenly combined.
- Taste the Smashed Chickpea Avocado Sandwich filling and adjust with additional lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, or pickles if desired.
- Spread mustard over the bread if using. Divide the avocado chickpea mixture between slices and add lettuce or arugula.
- Top with the remaining bread slices and serve immediately. You can also spoon the filling into pitas or wrap it in tortillas.
Notes
Whole grain bread provides a hearty base, but pita bread, bagels, wraps, or tortillas work equally well.
Arugula adds a peppery bite, while lettuce provides a milder crunch. Mustard is optional but pairs especially well with the tangy pickle and dill flavors.
For additional texture, try adding finely diced cucumber, shredded carrots, or sunflower seeds.