Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches Recipe
This Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwich is a flavorful and healthy vegetarian option, combining creamy avocado, tangy dill pickles, and fresh herbs for a nutritious, satisfying lunch or snack. It’s quick and easy to make, perfect for anyone looking for a plant-based, no-cook sandwich filling that’s packed with texture and zest.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Smashed Chickpea Avocado 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 of fine sea salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
For Assembling
- 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 until mostly broken up but allowing some whole chickpeas to remain for texture. Then mash in the ripe avocado until combined and creamy.
- Add flavorings and mix: Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, finely chopped green onions, diced celery, chopped dill, chopped pickles, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix everything well to fully combine the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the chickpea avocado salad and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt to suit your preference.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the smashed chickpea avocado mixture evenly between slices of your choice of bread, pita, bagel, or wrap. Add a leaf of fresh lettuce or arugula. Optionally spread mustard on the bread for extra flavor.
- Serve: Close the sandwich with the second slice of bread or wrap and serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for creaminess and balance with tangy lemon juice.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- This filling can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day to maintain freshness and prevent browning.
- Swap dill pickles for bread and butter pickles for a slightly sweeter flavor variation.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick, no-cook meal or snack.
- Try it as a filling for wraps or a topping for crackers as an alternative to sandwiches.
Keywords: chickpea sandwich, avocado sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, healthy lunch, no-cook recipe, dill pickle sandwich
