Chickpea Sandwich

A fiber-packed vegetarian delight featuring mashed chickpeas mixed with vegan mayo, lemon juice, and crunchy celery. This "tuna-style" filling is seasoned with fresh dill and served on hearty whole-grain bread with crisp lettuce. It is a satisfying, plant-based lunch that keeps you full and energized throughout the afternoon.

Prep 5 minCook 15 minTotal 20 minUpdated Jul 3, 202620 minVegetarianVegan

A fiber-packed vegetarian delight featuring mashed chickpeas mixed with vegan mayo, lemon juice, and crunchy celery. This "tuna-style" filling is seasoned with fresh dill and served on hearty whole-grain bread with crisp lettuce. It is a satisfying, plant-based lunch that keeps you full and energized throughout the afternoon.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium Carrot
  • 1/4 tsp Red Bell Pepper
  • 1 piece(s) Onion
  • 1 tbsp Hummus
  • 1 cup Tomato
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach
  • 2 piece(s) Whole Grain Bread
  • 1/2 cup Canned Chickpeas
  • 1/4 tsp Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Spicy Paprika Powder

Instructions

  1. Drain the chickpeas and mash with a fork.
  2. Grate the carrot. Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and cut into small pieces.
  3. Peel and chop the onion.
  4. In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, grated carrot, onion pieces, hummus, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika powder.
  5. Slice the tomatoes and top half of the bread slices with the tomato slices and spinach.
  6. Top the vegetables with the chickpea spread and then cover with the remaining bread slices.

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