Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches
A quick and delicious sandwich featuring creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and tangy dill pickles for a satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 to 4 pieces dill pickles, finely chopped Use more if desired
- 1 to 2 tablespoons pickle brine Optional, for flavor
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or vegan mayo Optional for extra creaminess
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- to taste Garlic powder or a small grated garlic clove Optional
- as needed slices Bread of choice, wraps, or lettuce leaves
- as desired Crunch add-ons like lettuce, sprouts, cucumber slices, or red onion
Instructions
Preparation
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas well to remove excess water.
- Using a fork, mash about three quarters of the chickpeas until a chunky texture is achieved.
- Add the ripe avocado to the mashed chickpeas and mash together lightly, leaving some chunks.
- Fold in the chopped dill pickles and dill at the end to maintain crunch.
- Season with pickle brine, salt, black pepper, and optional garlic powder to taste.
Serving
- Spread the chickpea mixture onto the bread or wraps.
- Add any desired crunch add-ons such as lettuce or cucumber slices.
- Assemble the sandwiches and serve immediately, or store the filling and bread separately if meal prepping.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh but can be meal prepped. For storage, keep the avocado separate from the chickpea mixture to prevent browning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g