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The ULTIMATE Chickpea Melt Sandwich

The ULTIMATE Chickpea Melt Sandwich

Course Main Course
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 637 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 jar chickpeas (same as canned) 25 oz / 700 grams
  • 3/4 cup low fat mayonnaise 180 grams
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard 15 grams
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion 60 grams
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickels 35 grams
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 10 ml
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter 28 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Drain the jarred chickpeas into a colander and rinse under water, then shake off any excess water and transfer the chickpeas into a large bowl, using a potato masher or large fork mash down on the chickpeas until they are well mashed

  2. Once the chickpeas are mashed, add in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, chopped red onion, grated garlic, chopped dill pickels, and chopped parsley, then add in the lemon juice and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together until well mixed

  3. Butter the 8 slices of sandwich bread on one side, then add 4 of them over some parchment paper buttered side down, evenly spread the chickpea mixture over each slice of bread, then top off each one with a slice of cheddar cheese and the other slice of bread butter side up

  4. Heat a nonstick fry pan with a medium heat

  5. After a couple of minutes add in the sandwiches (cook in batches to not overcrowd the pan), go for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until the cheese is melted and the slices of bread are golden and crisp, serve at once, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
The ULTIMATE Chickpea Melt Sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 637 Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 1021mg44%
Potassium 484mg14%
Carbohydrates 97g32%
Fiber 11g46%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 589IU12%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 267mg27%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.