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    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Published: Sep 18, 2015 · Modified: Jan 2, 2019 by Richa 53 Comments

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    Easy Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad sandwich spiced with cumin and cayenne. Serve over soft fresh bread layered with greens and juicy tomatoes.

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    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich | https://veganricha.com #vegan #soyfree #chickpea #avocado Serve as sandwich, tacos or Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad bowl to make it gluten-free.

    So many things happening this week. Mom Dad just left to visit my brother for a week and then head back to India. It will be days before I can get back into the cooking and blogging schedule. I had planned to cook most of the days for them this visit, but mom took over just after a few days. Thats just how it happens every time. Some things changed this year. Every year, I pick up some tricks or styles of cooking or recipes from Mom. This year Mom picked up some new things from me :). She hesitantly decided to try her hand at non dairy yogurt and then after the first 2 batches, she fell in love with it. She is now a pro at making fabulous tasting almond cashew yogurt. It sets beautifully every single time! We also made a few recipes from the Mains chapter in my book. Restaurant style sauces (often with veggies instead of tofu because of Mom’s thyroid issues) and Dad loved all the variety. He is a Dal Subzi kind of person. A Dal every single day keeps him very happy, but those sauces made him ask if something new was coming for lunch or dinner every day!  I picked up more Dal recipes from Mom of course. Warm, delicious bowls of lentils.

    I barely had time to make stuff for the blog. Getting back to posting with this easy spiced up avocado chickpea salad sandwich on chipotle spiced long buns. Add whatever you have to make this fabulous smashed chickpea avocado salad sandwich. Serve in a sandwich, or in tacos, or wraps, or as is on a bowl of greens and roasted veggies. 


    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich | https://veganricha.com #vegan #soyfree #chickpea #avocado Serve as sandwiches, tacos or Smashed Chickpea Avocado Salad bowl to make gluten-free.

    I bet chewie is going to miss my parents a lot too. Exactly at 8 pm every night he would sit in the corner where Dad sits on the dining table and if dinner was not served, he would keep barking to remind us that it is Dinner time. Then Dad would give him small pieces of his roti flatbread through dinner. He got tons of kisses from Mom. I will miss all the awesome food, daily hugs and kisses, coconut oil hair massages and so much more. the house is empty again during the day. Sigh, I miss you Ma n Pa. 

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    • More Chickpea recipes from the blog here. 

    Steps:


    Prep the bread, layer greens or tomatoes. 

    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich | https://veganricha.com #vegan #soyfree #chickpea #avocado

    Mash the avocado and chickpeas well. Add onion, peppers, spices and mix in. Layer on the sandwich.

    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich | https://veganricha.com #vegan #soyfree #chickpea #avocado

    add a layer of juicy tomatoes or sprouts. serve!

    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich | https://veganricha.com #vegan #soyfree #chickpea #avocado

    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich | https://veganricha.com #vegan #soyfree #chickpea #avocado #glutenfree #veganricha #vegan
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    5 from 19 votes

    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Easy Smashed Avocado Chickpea Salad sandwich spiced with cumin and cayenne. Serve over soft fresh bread layered with greens and juicy tomatoes.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 364kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 1 ripe avocado
    • 1 15 oz (425 g) can chickpeas drained or 1.5 cups cooked
    • 1/4 cup (40 g) finely chopped red onion
    • 1 hot green chile finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup (37.25 g) finely chopped tomato optional
    • 1/4 cup (4 g) chopped cilantro
    • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
    • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp cayenne/red chili powder
    • a generous pinch of garam masala optional , or use ground chipotle pepper
    • juice of 1 lime less or more to preference
    • a generous dash of black pepper
    • salt to taste

    For the sandwich:

    • Greens , tomatoes, sprouts, salt and pepper
    • bread of choice

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, mash the chickpeas and avocado until avocado is well mashed and most of the chickpeas are not whole.
    • Add all the ingredients from onion through spices. Mix in. Taste and adjust salt and spice.
    • Prep the sandwich bread by toasting if needed. Add a layer of greens or micro-greens of choice. Layer a good helping of the smashed chickpea avocado mixture.
    • Add a layer of juicy tomatoes or sprouts and serve. Use this mash in sandwiches, tacos, wraps or salad bowl. Change up the spices for variation

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    Notes

    Nutritional values based on one serving. Does not include bread

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Spicy Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 364 Calories from Fat 171
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 19g29%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Sodium 341mg15%
    Potassium 837mg24%
    Carbohydrates 41g14%
    Fiber 17g71%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 13g26%
    Vitamin A 470IU9%
    Vitamin C 20.4mg25%
    Calcium 86mg9%
    Iron 3.5mg19%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

     

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    1. Hailee

      January 05, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been making this regularly for years now. ADDICTED. I’m not good with spice so I cut out the heat but add some smoked paprika! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        January 06, 2022 at 5:37 pm

        wow! years, thanks Hailee =)

        Reply
    2. Michelle

      April 06, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      This was very easy and tasty. I subbed white onion and it tasted great.

      Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        April 08, 2021 at 9:14 pm

        Awesome

        Reply
    3. Jennifer Apple

      September 03, 2020 at 1:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is now my husband’s favorite sandwich. Fantastic. Spicy and creamy and pops of crunch – perfect for a sandwich filling.

      Reply
    4. Lindsey Emrick

      May 24, 2020 at 10:22 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe its fast and delicious.

      Reply
      • Lindsey Emrick

        May 24, 2020 at 10:23 am

        5 stars
        I live this recipe its fast and delicious.

        Reply
        • Vegan Richa Support

          May 24, 2020 at 12:18 pm

          So glad you enjoyed this!

          Reply
      • Vegan Richa Support

        May 24, 2020 at 12:18 pm

        Glad you enjoyed this, thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    5. Jerry

      October 30, 2019 at 7:55 am

      Is this something I could make and leave in the fridge? It looks delicious.

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 30, 2019 at 11:38 am

        yes, in a covered container for upto 2 days. the lime will help keep avocado from browning, but it will eventually start to do that after 2 days or so

        Reply
    6. Natalie

      October 02, 2019 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      I made this today for lunch in a wrap and it was delicious! I also tried one of your samosa wraps earlier this week, it was great as well. Loving your recipes 🙂

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 02, 2019 at 10:51 am

        yay!

        Reply
    7. Anne

      March 28, 2019 at 2:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is hands down my favorite chickpea salad recipe so far!!! I added pickles and chopped chiles to the mixture for some extra crunch and kick. So delicious! This is going to be my go-to lunch in the future. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 28, 2019 at 7:14 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    8. Jessica

      March 09, 2019 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      This was so so good. Definitely making again. Your recipes continue to be the best of all the vegan food blog recipes that I try. Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 09, 2019 at 5:40 pm

        awesome! thanks!

        Reply
    9. Tim Bricco

      March 04, 2019 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      Made this for the staff at work. I added celery and diced cucumbers, it was amazing, everyone loved it.

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 31, 2019 at 8:38 pm

        awesome

        Reply
    10. Pamela

      October 24, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Made this tonight. My husband and I loved it. His on toasted baguette. I’m gluten free so I served mine on a baked potato. So yummy. I just received your Everyday Kitchen cookbook and I can’t wait to try more of your recipes.

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 24, 2018 at 7:29 pm

        awesome!

        Reply
    11. Allie

      May 29, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good and easy to make! I loved it!

      Reply
    12. marilyn hathaway

      March 11, 2018 at 6:00 am

      Prep time 15 mins, ok, but cook time 10? (Re chickpea salad sandwich)

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 11, 2018 at 9:57 am

        It should prob be total 15 mins. The widget doesnt allow to use 0 cook time, so i am using the 10 mins for mixing and assembly and if want to toast the bread etc

        Reply
    13. Alyssa

      March 07, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Yummm! Made it for dinner tonight. Absolutely delish! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Richa

        March 08, 2018 at 10:06 am

        awesome!

        Reply
    14. Liz

      August 20, 2017 at 11:29 am

      This looks spectacular. I can’t wait to try it.

      I’m one of those cilantro = soap flavour folks. Is there a substitution you would recommend for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Richa

        August 20, 2017 at 11:40 am

        Omit it. You can add some basil or mint

        Reply
    15. Taya Wyss

      November 20, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      5 stars
      My husband and I devoured this delicious recipe in one sitting. Another excellent, and more importantly, EASY recipe. Love the flavor combinations. Thanks so much!!

      Reply
    16. Kristin1112

      June 23, 2016 at 7:42 am

      5 stars
      Trying to live a more vegan/vegetarian lifestyle (not easy when you’ve grown up in the midwest with a constant menu of meat and cheese) – however, we stumbled upon this recipe and gave it a try last night. OMG! This sandwich was amazing. Toasted some wheat baguettes, and followed the recipe with a few additions: a few shakes of garlic sea salt, arugula (pictured but not mentioned) and spicy sprouts added to the top. We did double the recipe and so glad we did it…I’ll be enjoying another one for lunch today! Thanks for the great recipe.

      Reply
    17. Dre

      January 09, 2016 at 3:00 pm

      What can you use if you’re allergic to avocado

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 09, 2016 at 4:23 pm

        use 1-2 tbsp tahini or nut butter.

        Reply
    18. KURT W. WEBER

      January 09, 2016 at 6:37 am

      I WILL DEFINITELY TRY THIS RECIPE !!!!! I LOVE ALL THE COMBINATION OF INGREDIENTS ..

      Reply
    19. Heidi

      October 26, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Richa! This was awesome! I love chicken salad, and I am trying to be more than 90% vegan, and shoot for 100%, and this is really a great substitute for my old favorite. I added a little shredded carrot to it for some crunch. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 26, 2015 at 2:59 pm

        Awesome! so glad you loved it! <3

        Reply
        • marilyn hathaway

          March 11, 2018 at 5:58 am

          Why did the recipe say “cook time 10mins”?

          Reply
          • Vegan Richa Support

            May 06, 2020 at 11:50 am

            it’s just part of the preparation process

            Reply
    20. BWeaves

      October 16, 2015 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      I tried the avocado and chickpea spread this week for lunch. Perfect. It’s like guacamole only with body. And it did not turn brown after a couple days in the fridge. Of course, I did sprinkle just a little extra lemon juice on top every time I put it back in the fridge.

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 16, 2015 at 10:09 am

        Awesome! yes, its a great filling guacamole!

        Reply
    21. Deb

      October 05, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      This looks delicious! Could it be made in advance?

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 05, 2015 at 2:03 pm

        yes you can make it in advance. Avocado tends to brown as it sits, so you want to store it as airtight as possible. Even out the chickpea avocado mixture, Sprinkle lemon juice on it to coat. Place a wrap on the surface of the mixture so there isnt much air between the surface and cover and refrigerate.

        Reply
    22. Teri of NC

      October 04, 2015 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve tried a lot of chickpea salad recipes before, but this one is definitely my favorite! Thank you so much for posting! Even my carnivore husband liked it!

      Reply
      • Richa

        October 04, 2015 at 12:53 pm

        yay! awesome! Thanks

        Reply
    23. Ana @ Ana's Rocket Ship

      October 02, 2015 at 1:48 pm

      Yum!!!!!!

      Reply
    24. Jess

      September 20, 2015 at 5:59 pm

      Yummm, even that bread looks soft and delicious.

      Reply
    25. Sailaja

      September 18, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      As a vegan Indian, I Love your recipes! Could you please provide your recipe for almond cashew yogurt you mentioned in the article? Or is it in one of your books that I could buy?

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 18, 2015 at 5:52 pm

        Thanks Sailaja! The yogurt recipe is in my cookbook -> https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Richas-Indian-Kitchen-Traditional/dp/1941252095/

        Reply
    26. Samantha @ The Planted Vegan

      September 18, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Yum! I’ve never thought to put avocado and garbanzo beans together..but it sounds (and looks) delicious!

      Reply
      • Richa

        September 25, 2015 at 8:55 pm

        Thanks!

        Reply
      • Jena

        April 25, 2018 at 8:53 pm

        5 stars
        This was amazing! I followed everything in the recipe except I swapped the diced tomato for diced champagne mango. I will absolutely make this again. Thanks for another successful dinner loved by the whole dinner table! Even my 13 year old loves your recipes!

        Reply

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