What sandwich should I make?
Spicy Chickpea and Avocado Smash Sandwich
Ingredients:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Mixed greens or arugula
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas and avocado together until nearly smooth.
- Add the hot sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper to the chickpea mixture and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
- Divide the chickpea and avocado mixture evenly between two slices of bread.
- Top with red onion slices and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
- Add a handful of mixed greens or arugula on top of the chickpea mixture.
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the greens.
- Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
- Slice each sandwich in half and enjoy your creation!