Description

A fresh and flavorful Vegan Smashed Chickpea Sandwich made with mashed chickpeas, lemon juice, hummus, fresh herbs, and crunchy vegetables, served on whole-grain bread. This delightful plant-based sandwich is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, offering a creamy texture with a healthy dose of fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chickpea Filling

1 (15 oz/14 fl oz/398ml) can chickpeas, rinsed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons hummus
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 ribs celery, diced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons minced flat-leaf parsley
1 scallion/green onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt (more to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

For Assembly

6 slices whole-grain bread (gluten-free if needed)
Mayonnaise (vegan if needed)
3 pieces lettuce

Instructions

Mash filling: In a large bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, lemon juice, hummus, olive oil, and Dijon mustard. Using a potato masher or fork, mash the chickpeas until they begin to come together into a creamy but slightly textured filling.
Add seasonings: Stir in the diced celery, chopped dill, minced parsley, thinly sliced scallion, sea salt, and black pepper. Taste the mixture and add more salt if needed to balance the flavors.
Assemble the sandwich: Take two slices of bread (toasted if you prefer). Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on each slice. Evenly distribute the chickpea filling onto one slice, then add a piece of lettuce on top. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread and serve immediately.

Notes

Hummus adds creaminess and flavor to the filling, but you can substitute it with vegan mayonnaise or mashed avocado if preferred.
Toasting the bread is optional but adds a pleasant crunch.
Use gluten-free bread if you require a gluten-free option.
The sandwich can be customized with additional veggies like tomato slices or cucumber for extra freshness.
Prepare the filling ahead of time and keep refrigerated for up to 2 days for quick meal prep.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sandwich
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegan chickpea sandwich, smashed chickpea, vegan sandwich, easy vegan lunch, plant-based sandwich, quick vegan recipe