Say hello to your next go-to breakfast or lunch! When you want a fast, easy and healthy meal, you can whip up this smashed chickpea and avocado toast in ten minutes flat.
This smashed chickpea and avocado toast is creamy, fresh and filling. Its one of my favourite ways to eat chickpeas. I always feel satisfied after eating this because its extremely tasty and flavourful. Also, because its so healthy, I feel like I treated my body with a nourishing meal that will fuel me for the rest of the day or at least until the next meal!
Here’s everything you need to make this amazing chickpea and avocado toast:
Chickpeas – I use canned for convenience.
Avocado – For the delicious creaminess!
Dijon mustard – Adds tangy flavour with a hint of spice.
Mayonnaise – For extra creaminess, sweetness and tang. Make it vegan with vegan mayonnaise.
Garlic powder -Adds a savory dimension.
Salt, pepper – Brings together all the great flavours.
Why you’ll love eating more chickpeas:
Rich in fiber and protein – 1 cup of chickpeas has 14g of protein and 12g of fiber
Fiber helps you feel full longer and may help with weight management
Full of key vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, potassium, B vitamins, magnesium
Contains antioxidants such as selenium and beta carotene to fight free radicals
Why you’ll love eating more avocados:
Packed with healthy fats (monounsaturated fats) that help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol
High in fiber – one avocado has 13g of fiber
Contains vitamins K, E, and C.
Source of folate, riboflavin, niacin, magnesium, potassium, copper, manganese, and magnesium
When you don’t have much time to prepare breakfast or lunch, give this smashed chickpea and avocado toast a try!
Smashed Chickpea Avocado Toast
Author: Lily
Say hello to your next go-to breakfast or lunch! When you want a fast, easy and healthy meal, you can whip up this smashed chickpea and avocado toast in ten minutes flat.
4lettuce leaves or other toppings such as sliced tomatoescucumbers or sprouts
Instructions
Rinse and drain chickpeas.
In a medium bowl, add chickpeas, avocado, lemon juice, mustard, mayonnaise, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Use a fork or a potato masher to mash it together, but leave it a little chunky for texture.
Taste and see if it needs more salt, pepper or lemon juice.
Wash lettuce leaves and toast bread.
Put lettuce on top of your toast and then spread the chickpea avocado mixture. Or assemble a sandwich with chickpea avocado mixture and your choice of sandwich toppings.
