Healthy Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches

Name: Healthy Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed, drained and mashed; 3 scallions, chopped; 2 celery stalks, chopped; 1/4 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 small dill pickle, chopped; 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp chopped fresh dill; 1/8 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 2 Tbsp unsalted roasted sunflower seeds; 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus additional for garnish; 12 slices multigrain sandwich bread; Arugula leaves; 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian

Try this nutrient-packed veggie sandwich equipped with zinc, Vitamin C and antioxidants from ingredients like chickpeas and mashed avocado. Chopped dill pickles and fresh herbs add a wonderfully zippy flavor.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

6

Calories

239

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Helpful How-To Video

How to Make Veggie Chickpea Sandwiches

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the mashed chickpeas, scallions, celery, carrots, bell pepper and pickle. Add the avocado, mustard, dill, salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine well.
Step 2

Add the sunflower seeds and chopped basil and stir gently to combine.
Step 3

Divide the chickpea salad evenly among 6 slices of bread. Top with arugula leaves, basil, and tomato slices, if desired. Top the mixture with the remaining 6 slices of bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 sandwich

239

Calories

6

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

266

mg

Sodium

33

g

Carbs

0

g

Sat. Fat

8

g

Fiber

9

g

Protein

5

g

Sugars

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