"30-minute Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich with smashed chickpeas and roasted sunflower seeds in a simple dressing. Sandwiched between two slices of bread and topped with my secret garlic sauce, this is healthy lunch perfection...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1/4 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds (if salted, scale back on added salt)
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3 Tbsp vegan mayo (sub tahini for a more earthy, nutty flavor)
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1/2 tsp dijon or spicy mustard (if using tahini instead of mayo, use 1/4 tsp)
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1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sub agave or honey if not vegan)
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1/4 cup chopped red onion
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2 Tbsp fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) dill, finely chopped
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healthy pinch each salt and pepper (to taste)
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4 pieces rustic bread, lightly toasted (gluten free for GF eaters)
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Sliced avocado, onion, tomato, and or lettuce for serving (optional)
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1/4 cup hummus
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juice of 1/2 lemon (~1 Tbsp)
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3/4 - 1 tsp dried dill (or sub 2-3 tsp fresh)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Water or unsweetened almond milk to thin
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Optional: Sea salt to taste (I didn’t need any)