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Chickpea Avocado
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Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich Filling

This simple and satisfying chickpea and avocado sandwich filling makes a quick lunch or dinner. And it only takes five minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, oil-free, plant-based, soy-free, vegan, vegetarian, WFPB
Servings: 5
Calories: 159kcal
Author: Heather Reseck, RDN

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or a 15-ounce can)
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice, or to taste
  • ¼ -½ tsp salt, to taste
  • whole grain bread, for serving, optional
  • lettuce, spinach, arugula, or sprouts, for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Mash chickpeas and avocado in a bowl with a potato masher or fork.
  • Stir in lemon juice and salt.
  • Serve on bread with greens or sprouts. Or serve as a salad on a bed of greens.

Notes

Variations:
  • Add chopped green onion, celery, or fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg