avocado chickpea salad sandwich
INGREDIENTS
1 large Avocado from Mexico
1 can (15oz) chickpeas (garbanzos), drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp hummus (red pepper or sundried tomato flavor)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp green onion (scallions), chopped
1 cup baby spinach
8 slices whole grain bread
Suggested sandwich toppings: sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, shredded carrots
NUTRITION FACTS FOR ONE SERVING
approx. 1 sandwich; makes 4 servings330 calories; 49 grams carbohydrate; 11 grams fat; 14 grams protein; 7 grams dietary fiber
DIRECTIONS
In a medium bowl, combine drained chickpeas and avocado. Using a potato masher or large spoon, mash avocado and chickpeas together. Blend in hummus, lemon juice and green onions until desired consistency. Make sandwich by spreading chickpea and avocado mixture on bread and topping with spinach. Add other toppings as desired. Serve and enjoy!