Easy & Healthy Mashed Chickpea Sandwich with Cranberries
The Easy & Healthy Mashed Chickpea Sandwich with Cranberries comes together in less than 10 minutes and has the perfect amount of sweetness from the dried cranberries and crunch from the walnuts and celery! This mashed chickpea recipe is packed with protein and makes the perfect easy vegan lunch!
Servings 4
Calories 475kcal
Equipment
- Potato masher optional
Ingredients
- 540 ml canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp vegan mayo or regular
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 3 ribs of celery diced
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1/3 cup unsweetened dried cranberries sweetened also works
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 lemon juiced
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 8 slices of bread toasted
Instructions
- Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork until mostly mashed, leaving a few chickpeas intact for texture.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix together until well combined.
- Toast the bread and serve in a sandwich, or in a wrap, with crackers or in a lettuce boat and enjoy!
Notes
The nutrition facts have been calculated with 2 slices of whole wheat bread.
Storing leftovers: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 1100mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 4mg
