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vegan chickpea pesto sandwich

The Best Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

Grilled sourdough and pesto come together with chickpeas to make the best vegan sandwich you've ever had! This chickpea pesto sandwich is fresh, zesty, crunchy and satisfying.
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Main, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine American, Fusion, Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the sandwich

  • 2 slices sourdough bread per sandwich
  • lettuce
  • sliced tomato
  • fresh basil leaves
  • a couple chopped walnuts or pine nuts (optional)
  • a drizzle of balsamic reduction (optional)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, add in chickpeas and mash to your preferred consistency. I mash them well but still leave some chickpea halves for texture.
  • Add in your pesto, lemon juice, zest, nutritional yeast, garlic, pesto, chopped basil nuts (if adding) and dried spices. Stir until everything is mixed well.
  • Thinly coat one side of each sourdough slice with vegan mayo or vegan butter. Grill until golden brown.
  • Assembly your sandwich by coating 1 slice of bread in a thick layer of the chickpea mixture, top with fresh basil leaves, lettuce, tomato slices, fresh ground black pepper and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
  • The chickpea salad mixture keeps in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Serve, and enjoy!

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