Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Spicy Chickpea Sandwich, featuring creamy chickpeas and fresh herbs nestled between hearty whole grain bread. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a quick and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or dinner. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch combined with zesty spices, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, or dill)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 4 slices whole grain bread
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until chunky.
- Stir in the Greek yogurt, chopped herbs, paprika, cumin, and chili powder until well combined.
- Generously spread the mixture onto slices of whole grain bread.
- For added crunch, toast the sandwiches in a toaster oven until golden brown.
- Cut in half and serve with crunchy veggies or chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook/Toasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 5mg