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Pesto Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

Pesto Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich Bliss

Pesto Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich is a quick, nutritious, and vibrant meal perfect for summer cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sandwich Mixture
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • 3 tablespoons Basil Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 1 medium Onion finely sliced, green or red optional
  • 1/2 medium Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • to taste Salt
For Assembling the Sandwich
  • 8 slices Bread multigrain or sourdough
  • 1 large Tomato sliced
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach or Arugula

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • potato masher
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the avocado and chickpeas together until well blended but still chunky.
  2. Stir in pesto, onion, lemon juice, and salt, mixing until everything is combined.
  3. Spread the mixture onto 4 slices of bread, then top with spinach and tomato slices.
  4. Close the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread, slice in half, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe avocados and assemble sandwiches just before serving to avoid sogginess.

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