Thanks for joining Sarah and me for Meatless Monday today. Summer is just flying by isn’t it? Who else is enjoying all of the wonderful and delicious produce that summer has to offer? I am definitely more of a cold lunch person when the temps are high. I do love all of my veggie packed salads but this week I was craving a sandwich. After rummaging through my fridge, I came up with this Smashed Chick Pea Summer Sandwich. I had to share it with you ASAP because it’s that good.
Smashed Chick Pea Summer Sandwich
I have to say that the best part of this Smashed Chick Pea Summer Sandwich might be that you can literally create it in 5 minutes. Seriously 5 minutes flat from pantry to plate. Now that’s a Meatless Monday to love don’t you think?
This easy lunch is loaded with plant based protein from the chick peas in addition, I’ve also added in a sliced hard boiled egg. Any vegans out there can just leave that out. I’ve upped the yum factor by adding in everyone’s fave, avocado. Just smear one side of the bread with avocado and lather on some hummus on the other. So good huh?
The Smashed Chick Peas themselves are mixed with spicy mustard, a dash of mayo and a squirt of Siracha. Mix that up with some diced carrots and celery for crunch and texture. Pile that heap of goodness onto your favorite bread or tortilla. Don’t stop there. I next add on some sliced tomatoes and pea shoots (or alfalfa sprouts).
This quick and easy Smashed Chick Pea Summer Sandwich is going to be on repeat for the next few weeks. I love all the different textures and flavors. Satisfying and easy. The best kind of lunch don’t you think?
Smashed Chick Pea Summer Sandwich
Spicy mayo, avocado and chick peas combine to create this easy and healthy lunch
Ingredients
- chick pea salad ingredients:
- 1 15 oz can of chick peas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup of diced celery
- 1 pickle diced (optional)
- 2 Tbl spicy mustard
- 1 Tsp vegan mayo
- dash of salt and pepper
- squirt of Siracha
- Sandwich add ons:
- 1 avocado mashed
- 2 Tbl hummus
- 1 hard boiled egg sliced
- 1/2 tomato sliced
- handful of alfalfa sprouts
- sandwich bread of choice (something hearty works best)
Instructions
- In a small bowl add chick peas and mash w fork or spatula
- add in all other salad ingredients and combine
- Spread mashed avocado on one side of bread
- Spread hummus on other side
- add sliced egg
- Add 1/2 of chick pea mixture
- Add tomato and sprouts
- makes 2 sandwiches
My older grandson loves the sandwiches. Now his grandma has a recipe more…..
Thanks so much for sharing! Very kind
You know I’m all about the quick, easy and yummy recipes – thanks for sharing another winner! This would be great meatless option for a picnic or BBQ.
Yes it would thanks for checking it out
Sounds so good!!
I think you would enjoy it!
Great way to pack in some protein! A loves chickpeas and we were going to make some snacks with them this week but now I’m adding this to the list too as it would be perfect for her lunch in a couple weeks when she’s back in school.
yes and super easy to mix up
This looks amazing! I’m not a mustard gal, so I’d have to go “light” on that, but wow. Everything else really sounds delish!!
Thanks hope you give it a try!
I make a very similar chickpea salad – it’s so refreshing in the summer! Sprouts and tomato are a good addition to the sandwich too.
Yes I love sprouts but they seem to be hard to find sometimes
Yum! I really love sprouts, but have a hard time finding them!
They are hard to find. Sometimes they have pea shoots or broccoli sprouts and those work
I do chickpea salad sandwiches for lunch pretty regularly, but I’ve never though to combine it with hummus! What a great idea.
Such a fun way to use chickpeas! Will have to try this sandwich for lunch this week.
It is one of my faves hope you enjoy it
I love all the add ons. Avocado is always one of my favorites. Love the spicy kick too!
Thanks so much it’s one of my fave lunches
Oh this one sounds so good!
Thanks so much hope you give it a try!
Yum! I’ve never thought to do chick peas on a sandwich, but it looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
So good! Hope you love it too
Looks like a hearty sandwich with lots of variety. I will have to give it a try.
Thanks so much!
Well that looks yummy. I’m a big fan of chick peas so might have to give this a try.
Thanks quick and easy too
You had me at NO cook and Quick and Easy. The best kind of meals in the summer. Looks good
Could not be easier!
I JUST bought chickpeas yesterday at the store and this recipe looks perfect!!! Can’t wait to give this a try!
Fabulous hope you enjoy!
What a great recipe! I haven’t tried smashed chickpeas yet… but that needs to change!
Oh really? You would love them
Mmmmm! I have a ton of chick peas that I need to use up! I wanted to do something other than hummus, and this looks perfect!
It’s a nice change for lunch!
This sounds so delicious! I can’t wait to make it, looks like a perfect sandwich for lunch after a long run.
I agree! Hope you enjoy it
This sounds really delicious!
Thanks so much!
This looks so good! I’ve made something similar (combining the avo and chickpeas and smashing them altogether 🙂 ). This may just be on the menu this week!
I was hoping you would like it!
This looks SO good. I love doing chickpea salad as opposed to tuna salad on occasion!
It is a nice way to mix things up