Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwiches
DESCRIPTION
This recipe by country music superstar makes a fantastic and healthy meal. In her words, "Chickpeas are high in fiber and protein, so they're the perfect snack. I like the taste of them because they remind me a little bit of black-eyed peas, which I love! Combine them with avocado, a little mayo, and a dash of lime juice, and you've got a light-tasting summer salad that will really fill you up. Yum!"
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
Chickpea Salad:
- 30 oz chickpeas (Two 15 oz cans of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 large avocado (ripe, peeled and pitted)
- 1/4 cup green onion (finely chopped )
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes, freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp garlic (minced)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Sandwiches:
- 4 whole-wheat pitas
- 1/2 English cucumber (sliced thin, for serving)
- Sprouts (for serving)
- Sliced radishes (for serving)
- Green leaf lettuce (shredded, for serving)
INSTRUCTIONS
Directions
For the chickpea salad: In a medium bowl, using a fork or pastry blender, mash the chickpeas and avocado together until incorporated, but still chunky. Add the green onion, lime juice, mayonnaise, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper, and stir until mixed. If you want a spicy hot kick, add the cayenne. Refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour before serving.
For the sandwiches: Cut the pitas horizontally to create pockets. Spread the chickpea salad mixture into each pita pocket. Top with cucumber slices, sprouts, radishes and lettuce.
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