VEGAN CHICKPEA SMASH SANDWICH

A deliciously healthy sandwich with chickpeas that are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and packed full of protein.

SERVES 1
Recipe from This Life is Jasmine
Photography by This Life is Jasmine

INGREDIENTS FOR CHICKPEAS
½ can chickpeas

1 tablespoon water

¾ tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon pure maple syrup

¼ - ½ finely chopped onion

Several slices finely chopped cucumber
¼ teaspoon coriander flakes
¼ teaspoon paprika salt and pepper

INGREDIENTS FOR SANDWICH
2 thick slices sourdough bread
Living Goodness Heartbeet Kraut

Avocado

Cucumber
Sprouts

Salt and pepper

METHOD
• Drain and rinse chickpeas.
• Remove the skins (optional, takes a long time but worth it!)
• Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until roughly smashed, but still leaving some chickpeas whole.
• Mix in the other chickpea smash ingredients well, adding salt and pepper to taste then set aside.
• Slice your sourdough and lay out.
• Mash some slices of avocado and add a dip of lemon juice and a little black pepper.
• Spread the avocado on the bread.
• Layer with Heartbeet Kraut, the chickpea smash, sliced cucumber and sprouts and finish off with a little salt and pepper.
• Close off your sandwich, and enjoy!