Spicy Chickpea Smash Sandwich
A zesty, protein-packed vegan sandwich featuring smashed chickpeas, Mediterranean spices, fresh veggies, and herbs—all wrapped in your favorite bread. A summer-ready meal that’s bold, healthy, and ready in under 15 minutes!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Potato Masher or Fork
- Knife
Ingredients
Chickpea Smash
- 1 can chickpeas 400g, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon juice of
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp water for texture, optional
Sandwich Layers
- 4 slices bread sourdough, rye, or multigrain, toasted or fresh
- 1 cucumber thinly sliced
- 1 tomato thinly sliced
- 1 handful baby spinach or arugula
- red onion slices optional
- fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Smash until mostly mashed but still chunky. Add water for desired texture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast bread slices if desired for added texture.
- Spread chickpea smash on one slice of bread. Top with cucumber, tomato, onion (if using), greens, and herbs. Add top bread slice, press gently, and serve.
Notes
Customize with avocado, olives, or roasted red peppers. Wrap it in lettuce for a low-carb version. Smash can be made ahead and stored for 3 days in the fridge.