Seeking a satisfying swap for meat in your next sandwich? Try chickpeas!

We’re fans of laying “smashed” chickpeas with crisp and flavorful vegetables for the ultimate lunch. Plus, chickpeas are protein-packed and budget friendly. Build this sandwich up or down to your liking — ready, set, assemble!

 

Serves: 3

Calories Per Serving: 121

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 11.6g carbs, 6.8g fat, 3.4g protein

 

Vegan Chickpea Salad Sandwiches 

 

Ingredients

1 — 15 oz. can chickpeas, rinsed & drained

2 — (10-12 inch) stalks of celery, finely chopped

1/4 cup carrots, finely chopped

1/4 cup purple onion, finely chopped

2 Tbs vegan mayo

2 Tbs Dijon Mustard

1 clove garlic minced

Salt & pepper to taste

Whole grain bread

 

Sandwich topping options:

Kale

Butter lettuce

Spinach

Sprouts

Avocado

Tomato

Purple onion

Radishes                             

 

Directions

1.     With a fork, mash chickpeas in a medium bowl.

2.     Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3.     Scoop about 1/3 of the mixture onto a slice of whole grain bread, top with which ever toppings you prefer, cover with another slice of bread and enjoy