Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

These sandwiches could not be simpler, you basically just take chickpeas and an avocado,
(s)mash them together and place the mixture between two slices of (whole/multi-grain) bread and you have a light, healthy and tasty meal! Of course the avocado and chickpea salad is seasoned with lemon or lime juice along with salt which is such an amazing combo with both avocados and chickpeas! From there you can add things like onion, chili peppers, sun dried tomatoes, etc. You can fill out the sandwich a bit with salad greens, sliced tomato, cheese, etc. These smashed chickpea and avocado sandwich are such perfect quick, easy, light, tasty and healthy sandwiches!

Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich

A fresh, cool, creamy and light smashed chickpea and avocado sandwich!

ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 avocado
• 2 tablespoons green or red onion, finely sliced or diced
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt to taste
• 8 slices bread (optionally lightly toasted)(gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1 cup baby spinach or arugula or other greens

directions

1. Smash/mash the chickpeas and avocado with a potato masher or a fork, mix in the onion, lime juice and salt to taste

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