Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Mashed chickpeas mixed with fresh herbs, lemon, and red onion, served on toasted bread with crisp lettuce and tomato. Ready in 10 minutes—the perfect plant-based lunch.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 12g
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Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ medium red onion, minced
- 1 whole lemon (zested + juiced)
- 3 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives, chopped)
- 2 slices or 1 pita bread (crusty, pita, or ciabatta)
- 1 handful lettuce and tomato for serving
Instructions
- 1
Mash chickpeas in a bowl with a fork until mostly broken down but still chunky.
- 2
Stir in red onion, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh herbs. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Toast bread lightly until edges are golden and surface feels crisp.
- 4
Spread chickpea mixture on one slice of bread, top with lettuce and tomato, then cover with the second slice.
- 5
Cut in half and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- fork
- toaster or toaster oven
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