Monday, 15 February 2021

Avocado & Chickpea Sandwich Spread (Berta Jay)

1. DRAIN & RINSE a 15.5 ounce can of garbanzo beans. 

2. MASH these beans leaving a little texture.

3. INTO A BOWL, PUT:

    a. MASHED garbanzo beans

4. MASH a medium avocado, leaving a little texture.

    b. ADD to the bowl with the garbanzo beans

5. ADD TO THE BOWL: 

    a. 1½ tablespoons pure lemon juice

    b. 1½ teaspoons parsley flakes

    c. 3 tablespoons Cucumber (tiny pieces)

    d. 2 tablespoons hummus 

    e. ½ teaspoon granulated garlic -OR- garlic powder

    f. 3/4 teaspoon granulated onion -OR- onion powder

    g. 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

    h. smidgen cayenne pepper (optional)

    i.  ½ teaspoon salt (I use Himalayan)

    j. 12 turns of black pepper

6. MIX WELL

7. MAKE A WRAP,  SANDWICH -OR-  TOASTED RICE CAKES with this salad.

    a. Add your favorite toppings...I used tomatoes, shredded carrots, salad greens. 

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ORIGINAL RECIPE

400g can chickpeas, drained & rinsed well⁣

🌱 1/2 tsp garlic granules ⁣

🌱 1 tsp nutritional yeast⁣

🌱 1 whole medium ripe avocado ⁣

🌱 2 tbsp hummus ⁣

🌱 juice 1 lemon⁣

🌱 1 heaped tbsp chopped fresh parsley ⁣

🌱 1/4 of a medium cucumber / or pickles are delicious too, diced into small pieces⁣

🌱 salt & pepper to taste⁣

🌱 sprinkle of dried chilli flakes (optional) ⁣

METHOD:⁣

1. Drain & rinse your can of chickpeas through a sieve or colander, then place the chickpeas onto a clean tea towel to pat them dry, then add them to a mixing bowl. ⁣

2. Mash the chickpeas, along with the avocado using a potato masher or fork. Leave some texture. ⁣

3. Squeeze in the lemon juice, add the garlic, nutritional yeast, parsley, dried chilli flakes (if using), diced cucumber, 2 tbsp hummus, then season with salt & pepper. Mix well until everything fully combined. ⁣

4. Arrange the mashed avocado chickpea salad into a sandwich with lettuce & tomatoes. (I spread the bread with a little extra hummus). Enjoy! ⁣

Any leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. ⁣

TIPS

Next time you should try add some cumin powder .....cumin and garbanzo beans love each other.

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