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    Home » Recipe » Course & Meal Type » Sandwiches » Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich

    Posted on: Jul 9, 2012 · Modified: Oct 7, 2021 by honeywhatscooking · 27 Comments

    Smashed Chickpea & Avocado Salad Sandwich

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    I loveeeeeeeeeeee avocados.chocolate brownie cookies 176
    I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate avocado into my diet.chocolate brownie cookies 202
    Not only are they rich and creamy, but they also lower bad cholesterol and are so good for your skin.chocolate brownie cookies 214
    I recently stumbled upon this delectable recipe on a popular food blog – Two Peas & Their Pod.  The recipe concept is brilliant since it’s a great way to use both chickpeas and avocado in a sandwich.chocolate brownie cookies 223
    And since I make slight modifications to every recipe I adapt from, I substituted arugula for the spinach leaves and added ½ a jalapeno for an extra kick.  chocolate brownie cookies 184
    The end result was satisfying and delicious!  Enjoy!chocolate brownie cookies 171

    NUTRITION:
    Chickpeas are a great source of Protein, Fiber, Iron, and Folic Acid.  Avocados are rich in Antioxidants and are a good source of Fiber, Folic Acid, and Vitamins B6, C, E and K.  In addition, they help lower cholesterol and contain anti-cancerous properties.  Arugula is an excellent source of Vitamins A, C, & K, Calcium, and Iron.  Scallions are an excellent source of Vitamin K.  Lemon is an excellent source of Vitamin C.  Whole Wheat Bread is a good source of Protein and Fiber.

    INGREDIENTS (makes 3 to 4 sandwiches):
    (mostly adapted from Two Peas & Their Pod)

    • Chickpeas – 1 (15 ounce) can of Chickpeas (washed, drained, & smashed)
    • Avocado – 1 (mashed)
    • Lemon – Juice of 1 (you can use lime as well)
    • Scallions – ½ cup (chopped)
    • Arugula – 1 cup
    • Salt – ½ teaspoon (depending on taste)
    • Black Pepper – ¼ tsp
    • Jalapeno – ½ a jalapeno (deseeded & finely chopped)  optional: if you can handle spice
    • Whole Grain Bread – 2 slices per sandwich (trim off the crust)


    DIRECTIONS:
    1. Start by slicing an avocado and removing the pit.almond butter 168
    2. Smash the chickpeas.  almond butter 170
    3. Add the cubed/sliced avocado.almond butter 174
    4. Squeeze the lemon.  Mix all the ingredients together.almond butter 176
    5. Add the scallions.almond butter 179
    6. Add the arugula.  almond butter 180
    7. Add the salt and black pepper.almond butter 182 
    8. Deseed half a jalapeno and finely chop it.  You can skip this since the arugula is already a bit spicy, but I like a little extra kick.almond butter 183
    9. Add the chopped jalapeno.almond butter 185
    10. Combine all the ingredients.  almond butter 187
    11. Take 2 slices of bread and trim off the crust.  almond butter 190
    12. Add the chickpea-avocado salad mixture to a slice of bread.  Top with other slice of bread.almond butter 192
    13. Slice in half.  almond butter 193
    14. Delicious, right?chocolate brownie cookies 231

    TELL ME: What are creative ways you incorporate avocado in your diet?



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    1. Khushboo says

      July 09, 2012 at 6:55 am

      I am addicted to hummus & avocado together so I have no doubt that this is extremely yummy...although I am appalled you cut the crusts off- those are my favorite part :)! I love making an avocado relish to have with salmon or grilled chicken- really takes the dish to the next level!

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    2. Ellen B Cookery says

      July 09, 2012 at 12:49 pm

      This sandwich looks awesome. I love your photos!

      Reply
    3. pretty little things says

      July 09, 2012 at 12:51 pm

      Just discovered your blog and I love it!
      I'm your newest follower! Hope you can check mine out as well! xo

      http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

      Reply
    4. Fashion Meets Food says

      July 09, 2012 at 1:56 pm

      What an interesting combination. I think I will have to give it a try! Thanks for sharing! xo

      Reply
    5. molliee says

      July 10, 2012 at 12:12 am

      this sounds sooo good!

      Reply
    6. Asmita says

      July 10, 2012 at 12:32 pm

      This looks absolutely divine! I love avocados too and this would be a perfect meal. Yummy!

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    7. Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic says

      July 10, 2012 at 7:40 pm

      I adore avocados as well. This sounds great, and I would totally use the jalapeno too. I like making egg sandwiches with avocado, and sometimes just plain avocado toast!

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    8. honeywhatscooking says

      July 11, 2012 at 2:50 am

      @Khushboo - Hummus and Avocado... ooh, that's a really nice combo. I'll try it. And Avocado Relish? I think you should post this on your blog. 🙂

      Reply
    9. honeywhatscooking says

      July 11, 2012 at 2:52 am

      @Pretty Little Things - thank you so much.. you're so sweet. Checked out your blog too.

      Reply
    10. honeywhatscooking says

      July 11, 2012 at 2:52 am

      @Asmita - thanks! I love avocados too.. I need to think of more ways to add them to my diet.

      Reply
    11. honeywhatscooking says

      July 11, 2012 at 2:53 am

      @Bianca.. I'm glad you agree on the jalapeno. I've tried avocado and eggs as well.. it's so yummy!

      Reply
    12. honeywhatscooking says

      July 11, 2012 at 2:53 am

      Thanks everyone!

      Reply
    13. Elisa says

      July 11, 2012 at 11:05 am

      OGM...that looks so simple yet delicious! Thanks for sharing, I'm definitely going to try it out!!

      xoxo Elisa

      Reply
    14. Meenakshi says

      July 12, 2012 at 10:52 am

      What a great way to use chickpeas! A wonderful variation from hummus or spicy Indian cholle. I sometimes make a warm chickpea salad, South-Indian style!

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    15. Nisha says

      July 12, 2012 at 7:30 pm

      I came across the same recipe last week while looking to make something with my avocados before they spoil (again), but wasn't quite sure if the combo would taste good. Looks like it does.

      Reply
    16. honeywhatscooking says

      July 13, 2012 at 4:28 am

      @Elisa - you won't be disappointed. It's so good.

      Reply
    17. honeywhatscooking says

      July 13, 2012 at 4:28 am

      @Meenakshi - it is a great way to incorporate chickpeas into your diet. So healthy, too.

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    18. honeywhatscooking says

      July 13, 2012 at 4:29 am

      @Nisha - this combination is amazing.. try it, and let me know. You will probably want to add the jalapeno (maybe all of it), but deseeded. SO GOOD!

      Reply
    19. Basil says

      July 15, 2012 at 11:05 am

      Anything with avocados and I'm totally in. I'll be making this for lunch veeery soon - with my home-grown arugula, to boot!

      Reply
    20. Rajeev Bhalla says

      July 15, 2012 at 7:41 pm

      Honey,

      I love the photos, and the overall quality of the website is great! Great job! The food looks so good!

      Reply
    21. beti says

      July 15, 2012 at 8:56 pm

      honestly I don't loooove avocados but this sandwich looks pretty good and I might give it a try

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    22. honeywhatscooking says

      July 17, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      @Basil - you have home grown arugula? Love that. When I have a home, I'd love to grow a few vegetables and plants.

      Reply
    23. honeywhatscooking says

      July 17, 2012 at 4:54 pm

      @Rajeev Bhalla - thanks so much! Appreciate it.

      Reply
    24. honeywhatscooking says

      July 17, 2012 at 4:55 pm

      @beti - realllllly? Give it a try, you may like it. I love guacamole, hence love avocados. 🙂

      Reply
    25. monocot says

      February 09, 2013 at 1:27 pm

      best Sandwich ever.
      On toasted or Grilled Rye.
      Light Brie Cheese, Light Chipotle mayo, Warm Turkey, turkey Bacon or real, Artisan lettuce and Avocado.
      it's really a amazing Sandwich!

      Reply
    26. honeywhatscooking says

      February 11, 2013 at 5:31 am

      @monocot - thanks. You pretty much changed the entire sandwich, lol, but glad you kept the avocado. 🙂

      Reply
    27. Munzi says

      May 12, 2021 at 6:28 pm

      This is one of those recipes I badly wanted to try but never got to try until last week.

      I made it finally - cos I had gauc and chickpeas in the freezer.

      I forgot to add scallions and argula but added feta. It was sooooooooooooooooooo frigging good. I used focaccia bread though.

      I have some more guac and boiled chickpeas in the freezer. I will definitely try with some argulla and scallions.

      Reply

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