– vegan – gluten free optional – oil free – refined sugar free – low fat –
The queen of all vegan sandwiches. My boyfriend, Eric, will tell you it’s the greatest sandwich of all time! This smashed chickpea sandwich vaguely mimics a chicken salad sandwich, but veganized and, in my humble opinion, much more flavorful. The diced pickles and red onion paired with the smashed chickpeas give this sandwich such a lovely texture and unique flavor. I’ve yet to meet a person (vegan or not) that doesn’t absolutely love it!
Which bread is healthiest?
Arguably one of the healthiest types of bread, Ezekiel bread takes #1 in my heart. While most bread is made from processed wheat flour, Ezekiel bread is flourless, made from sprouted live whole grains and legumes like wheat, barley, beans, lentils, millet and spelt. The benefits of sprouted live whole grains is a higher nutrient profile, less starch and easier digestibility. On top of this, Ezekiel bread is a complete protein containing 18 total amino acids. Ezekiel bread can either be found in the bread section or the freezer section of your grocery store. Note: this brand makes both gluten-containing and gluten-free bread, however, sprouting promotes easier digestion, so even those with a gluten sensitivity can often tolerate gluten-containing Ezekiel bread. Fortunately, you can buy this bread fairly cheap on Amazon here. If you are looking for Ezekiel bread in your grocery store, check both the bread aisle and the freezer section.
Aside from Ezekiel bread, I will typically buy fresh made bread right from the bakery at my local grocery store, since it doesn’t contain all the additives and preservatives in most bread. My favorite is sourdough because it is the easiest to digest!
Ways to use this smashed chickpea mixture:
- In a sandwich. There are endless toppings you can add like lettuce, tomato, bean sprouts, vegan ranch, celery, shredded carrots, avocado, etc.Â
- In finger sandwiches. They make a great potluck party or BBQ dish!
- Don’t want to use bread? This chickpea mix tastes wonderful on top of a leafy green salad.
- As a dip for veggies.
Kitchen essentials:
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Food processor (optional)
Substitutions:
- Chickpeas (garbanzo beans): Ideally, you could use any type of bean, but chickpeas pair best with this flavor combination.
- Hummus: can be swapped for vegan mayo, but I recommend using hummus for a more nutritious option.
- Pickles and red onion: can be swapped for any of your favorite diced veggies.
- Ezekiel bread: can be substituted for your bread of choice. See above for more of my favorite healthy bread options.
If you loved this smashed chickpea sandwich, I highly recommend trying some of my other favorite quick vegan fixes:
- Ultimate Vegan BLT Sandwich
- Grilled Banana PB& J Sandwich
- Quinoa Tabbouleh
- Chickpea Greek Salad
- Garlicky Buffalo Chickpea Taquitos (Vegan)
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
Calories560
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
12.6g
20%
- Saturated Fat 1.0g 5%
- Sodium 589.5mg 25%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
90g
30%
- Dietary Fiber 24.7g 99%
- Sugars 12.2g
- Protein 27.7g 56%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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