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Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich Filling
Last Updated on September 19, 2023 by Heather Reseck
This simple and satisfying sandwich filling makes a quick lunch or dinner. And it only takes five minutes to make.
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!
Servings: 5
Calories: 159kcal
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
