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Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwich

A creamy, tangy, and crunchy plant-based sandwich made with smashed chickpeas, ripe avocado, dill pickles, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Modern
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Filling
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 0.33 cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp pickle juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper to taste
Assembly
  • 4 slices bread sourdough or preferred bread
  • 1 cup lettuce or spinach

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat dry.
  2. Mash chickpeas in a bowl, leaving some texture.
  3. Add avocado and mash together until creamy.
  4. Mix in pickles, pickle juice, lemon juice, garlic, dill, salt, and pepper.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Spread mixture onto bread with lettuce and optional toppings.
  7. Assemble sandwich, slice, and serve immediately.

Notes

Best eaten fresh to avoid avocado browning. Can be meal prepped for 1–2 days.