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Two avocado sandwich halves stacked with toothpick and olive on top

Avocado Sandwich

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  • Author: Krista
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Avocado Sandwich is the perfect quick lunch, with smashed chickpeas for protein, smoky roasted red peppers, and tangy pickled onions.


Ingredients

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  • 8 slices of gluten-free brioche (or whatever bread you prefer)
  • 15 oz. can low sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 4 tablespoons Italian dressing
  • 4 tablespoons pickled onions
  • 4 tablespoons sliced roasted red pepper
  • 1 cup microgreens
  • 2 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Add chickpeas to a medium bowl. Mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until they are no longer whole. (will be slightly chunky)
  2. Assemble sandwiches: To the bottom slice, add 1/2 cup of smashed chickpeas, 1 tablespoon of dressing, 4-5 slices of cucumber, 1 tablespoon of roasted red pepper, 1/2 avocado sliced, 1/4 cup microgreens and top with 1 tablespoon of pickled onion. Serve.
  3. Optional: add mayonnaise or additional dressing if desired.

Notes

Note: The recipe was updated recently.