Crispy Smashed Chickpea Avocado Sandwich
A quick and easy homemade sandwich featuring crispy smashed chickpeas and creamy avocado spread on toasted sourdough bread, perfect for a satisfying lunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices sourdough bread (about 1/2 inch thick)
- Optional: fresh spinach or arugula, sliced tomato, thinly sliced red onion
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place them in a mixing bowl and gently smash with a fork or potato masher, leaving some whole for texture.
- Add garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil to the smashed chickpeas. Mix well to coat evenly.
- Heat a non-stick or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Spread the chickpea mixture in an even layer and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom.
- Flip the chickpea mixture in sections and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the other side is crispy.
- While chickpeas cook, mash the avocado in a bowl. Add lime juice and a pinch of salt, mixing until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Slice sourdough bread into 4 slices and toast lightly until golden and crisp.
- Spread avocado mixture generously on each slice of toasted sourdough. Top two slices with the crispy smashed chickpeas and add optional toppings if desired.
- Close the sandwich with the remaining bread slices, press gently, and slice in half. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use medium heat to get the chickpeas crispy without burning. Flip chickpeas in sections to keep the crust intact. Do not over-smash chickpeas to maintain texture. Prepare avocado spread while chickpeas cook to save time. For gluten-free option, substitute sourdough with gluten-free bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 14
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