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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:

  1. In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas and avocado together until nearly smooth.
  2. Add the hot sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper to the chickpea mixture and stir to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.
  4. Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice.
  5. Divide the chickpea and avocado mixture evenly between two slices of bread.
  6. Top with red onion slices and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
  7. Add a handful of mixed greens or arugula on top of the chickpea mixture.
  8. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the greens.
  9. Top with the remaining slices of bread, mayonnaise side down.
  10. Slice each sandwich in half and enjoy your creation!