Quick Creamy Smashed Chickpea Sandwich Recipe with Lemon Herb Mayo for Easy Lunch
A quick and easy smashed chickpea sandwich with a creamy lemon herb mayo, perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner. This recipe uses simple pantry staples and fresh herbs for a bright, flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (use vegan mayo for dairy-free)
- Zest and juice of 1 medium lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices sandwich bread (whole wheat, sourdough, or gluten-free)
- Optional extras: sliced cucumber, tomato, or leafy greens
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water for about 30 seconds. Shake off excess water.
- Transfer chickpeas to a mixing bowl and mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, and Dijon mustard until smooth and creamy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour the lemon herb mayo over the smashed chickpeas. Add chopped parsley and dill, then stir to combine evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, about 2-3 minutes.
- Toast the bread slices to your liking using a toaster or skillet over medium heat, about 2 minutes per side.
- Spread a generous layer of the smashed chickpea mixture onto two slices of toasted bread. Add optional toppings like cucumber or tomato if desired, then top with remaining bread slices.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Do not over-mash chickpeas to keep some texture. Use fresh herbs for best flavor. Adjust seasoning gradually. Toast bread to medium golden brown for best texture. The filling can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in an airtight container. Add a teaspoon of olive oil if mixture is too dry or more mashed chickpeas/breadcrumbs if too wet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 11
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