Description
This quick and nutritious Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwich recipe combines creamy avocado, tender chickpeas, tangy lemon juice, and crunchy pickles with fresh dill and green onions for a flavorful vegetarian sandwich filling perfect for a healthy lunch or snack.
Ingredients
Sandwich Filling
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 14-oz can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pickles
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill, or to taste
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- Pinch fine sea salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
To Assemble
- Whole grain bread, pitas, bagels, or tortillas
- Lettuce or arugula
- Mustard
Instructions
- Mash the chickpeas and avocado: Using a potato masher or the back of a fork, mash the chickpeas in a bowl until mostly broken up, leaving a few whole for texture. Then, mash in the ripe avocado until the mixture is creamy but still chunky.
- Mix the ingredients: Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, finely chopped green onions, diced celery, chopped dill, chopped pickles, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpea and avocado mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Adjust the seasoning: Taste the smashed chickpea avocado salad and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lemon juice or salt to suit your preference.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Divide the mixture evenly onto slices of your choice of bread, pita, bagel, or tortilla. Top with a lettuce or arugula leaf, spread mustard if desired, then cover with the second slice or wrap it up.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve the sandwiches immediately for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for creamy texture.
- Leftover mixture keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Try adding additional spices like smoked paprika or cumin for a flavor twist.
- For a vegan option, ensure the bread is free from animal products.
- Pickles add a tangy crunch — adjust quantity to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
