Brittany's Bites - Chickpea Salad Sandwich

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: regular mayonnaise

Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade hot sauce

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha is often more affordable and still spicy.

Drain and rinse 2 cans of chickpeas.

Use a potato masher to mash some chickpeas until creamy while keeping some texture.

Add about 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper to the bowl.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely diced red onion to the bowl, adjusting to taste.

Sprinkle in about 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.

Add fresh dill, or dried dill if preferred, to the mixture.

Mix the ingredients until combined and colorful.

Add 3 tablespoons of vegan mayonnaise to the mixture, adjusting for moisture as needed.

Add about 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard to the mixture.

Mix everything together until well combined and creamy.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning or moisture if necessary.

Toast two pieces of whole grain bread until golden brown.

Scoop the chickpea salad onto one slice of toasted bread, piling it up as desired.

Top with leafy greens, such as green leafy lettuce.

Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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