Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches
Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches offer a delightful twist on traditional sandwiches, blending creamy avocado and protein-packed chickpeas into a satisfying filling that bursts with flavor. This quick and nutritious recipe is perfect for busy lunches, picnics, or a light dinner. With the zesty crunch of dill pickles and the freshness of green onions, each bite is a refreshing experience. Enjoy these sandwiches on whole grain bread, in a pita, or as a wrap—perfectly customizable to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 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, minced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pickles
- 1/4 cup chopped dill (to taste)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Whole grain bread, pitas, or tortillas
- Lettuce or arugula
- Mustard (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas using a potato masher until mostly broken but still chunky.
- Add the avocado and mash together until well combined.
- Stir in lemon juice, minced garlic, diced celery, chopped pickles, dill, green onions, salt, and pepper until everything is mixed well.
- Spread mustard on your choice of bread or wraps if desired.
- Divide the chickpea mixture evenly between slices of bread or inside pitas/tortillas.
- Top with lettuce or arugula and place another slice of bread on top.
- Slice in half if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg