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Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches

A creamy, crunchy, protein-packed plant-based sandwich featuring smashed chickpeas, ripe avocado, fresh dill, and tangy dill pickles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Filling
  • 2 cans chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
For Assembly
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 4 leaves lettuce
  • 1 large tomato sliced
  • 1/2 cup extra pickle slices

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Potato masher
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then mash them in a large bowl until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky.
  2. Add avocados and mash together until creamy.
  3. Mix in pickles, onion, dill, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Layer lettuce on bread and spread the chickpea mixture generously on top.
  6. Add tomato and extra pickle slices, then top with remaining bread.
  7. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the filling for 20 minutes before assembling the sandwiches.