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Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches

A healthy, creamy, and flavorful plant-based sandwich made with smashed chickpeas, avocado, and tangy dill pickles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Filling
  • 1 can chickpeas 15 oz, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 0.25 cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
For Serving
  • 4 slices whole grain bread

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Mash chickpeas in a bowl until chunky.
  2. Add avocado and mash until creamy but textured.
  3. Stir in pickles, pickle juice, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Spread mixture onto bread slices and assemble sandwiches.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh. Add extra lemon juice to help prevent avocado browning.