Mashed Chickpea and Veggie Sandwich

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Super creamy but no mayo or oil! Finally a way to eat mashed chickpeas that doesn't leave you feeling yucky inside. Fully loaded with your favorite veggies so super healthy and delicious!


Author: Veggies Don't Bite

Serves: 2 cups

Ingredients

• Toppings (optional):
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chickpea brine (juice from can of chickpeas)
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds/pepitas
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional, my hubby is not a fan so I leave it out for him)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Himalayan pink salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Gluten free or sprouted wheat bread
• Sliced cucumber
• Lettuce
• Tomato

Preparation

Step 1

1.Drain the can of chickpeas, reserving the juice. Chop carrots, celery and dill into chunky pieces with a food processor and put into a large bowl.
2.Next add the chickpeas into the food processor and pulse until chunky. Take out all but ¼ cup and add to the bowl with the veggies and dill. Puree the leftover chickpeas into a paste and set aside.
3.Add the reserved chickpea brine (you can store the rest for future use), along with the vinegar and lemon juice into a bowl and beat with a stand mixer (with whisk attachment) or beater until it begins to get thick and creamy. Add the chickpea paste and continue to beat until it turns into a thick creamy mixture.
4.Add the creamy mixture to the bowl with the chickpeas and veggies. Add pumpkin seeds, garlic powder, salt and pepper and mix until just combined. Serve on bread with cucumbers, tomatoes and lettuce!



Notes

For the creamy chickpea brine whip you could use a beater or a stand mixer. Hand whipping isn’t recommended as it will take a really long time and not get to the creamy state you need. Feel free to adjust seasonings to meet your taste needs, these measurements worked best for what my family likes but you can always add more dill, lemon and garlic powder.

Tips to prep ahead: Chop veggies and beans beforehand so all you need to do the day you make it is put it all together