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Smashed Chickpea Avocado Dill Pickle Sandwiches

Creamy smashed chickpeas and avocado mixed with tangy dill pickles and herbs, served between slices of bread for a satisfying plant-based sandwich.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Filling
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado ripe
  • 0.25 cup dill pickles finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or vegan mayo
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Assembly
  • 4 slices bread

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Mash chickpeas in a bowl until mostly broken down but slightly chunky.
  2. Add avocado and mash together until creamy.
  3. Mix in pickles, onion, dill, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stir until fully combined and adjust seasoning to taste.
  5. Spread filling onto bread slices and assemble sandwiches.
  6. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Add extra lemon juice to prevent avocado browning if storing.