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Chickpea Melt Recipe

Smashed Chickpea Melt

This Smashed Chickpea Melt features a hearty mash of chickpeas, tempeh, avocado, and fresh veggies, seasoned to perfection with lemon, dill, and spices. Nestled between slices of whole wheat bread with melty vegan cheese and crunchy lettuce, it's perfect for a kickstarter breakfast or healthy lunch.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch
Servings 3 sandwiches
Calories 750 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea Melt

  • 1 can strained and rinsed chickpeas
  • 400 g tempeh 1 block
  • ½ a large avocado
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil optional

For Sandwich

  • 6 slices sourdough bread or whole wheat bread
  • 3 slices of vegan cheese
  • Lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Add all of your chickpea mash ingredients into a large bowl and mash until well combined.
  • Season to taste with extra lemon, salt, and pepper.
  • Next, make your melt by placing vegan cheese on the bread, followed by your chickpea filling and another slice of bread.
  • Pan-fry both sides until golden and crispy, then add in some lettuce and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 88.8gProtein: 50gFat: 26.4gSaturated Fat: 4.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.82gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.64gSodium: 955.1mgPotassium: 1236.2mgFiber: 19.8gSugar: 14.6gVitamin A: 56.42IUVitamin C: 15.4mgCalcium: 581.8mgIron: 7.6mg
Keyword 15 minute meal, chickpea salad melt, chickpea tuna melt, high protein vegan recipes, smashed chickpea melt, vegan tuna melt
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