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Spicy Chickpea & Avocado Smash Sandwich
- Ingredients:
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of chili flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Baby spinach leaves
- Instructions:
- In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are crumbly but not smooth.
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl with the mashed chickpeas.
- Add lemon juice, chili flakes, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro to the chickpeas and avocado.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper, then stir until well combined.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Toast the slices of whole grain bread in the pan until they are golden and crispy on both sides.
- Spread the chickpea and avocado mix evenly onto two slices of the toasted bread.
- Top with a generous amount of baby spinach leaves.
- Cover with the remaining slices of toasted bread to form a sandwich.
- Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy!