Description

This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich combines the delicious flavors of chickpeas, lemon, and herbs for a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal. Perfect for a lunch or light dinner, it’s easy to prepare and full of mouthwatering taste!

Ingredients

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1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp sumac
Kosher salt, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 whole lemon, halved
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup parsley leaves
1 tbsp tarragon leaves
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup pickled jalapeños, chopped
1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbsp mayo or plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt
Slices of sourdough or whole wheat bread
Dijon mustard or mayo, for spreading
Lettuce

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Instructions

Combine the red onion, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, sumac, and salt in a medium bowl. Massage and mix to soften the onions, then refrigerate.
Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a saucepan, add garlic cloves, stirring until golden (about 2-3 minutes). Allow cooling for 3 minutes, then blend with lemon zest.
Char lemon halves in the same pan cut-side down for 5-6 minutes. Allow to cool, then squeeze juice into the blender with other dressing ingredients. Blend until smooth, then mix in parsley and tarragon.
Mash chickpeas in a large bowl until preferred consistency, then mix in jalapeños, artichoke hearts, scallions, and mayo.
Pour the lemon dressing over the chickpea mixture, stirring gently. Adjust flavors as needed by adding more acid, salt, or creaminess.
Assemble the sandwich: Spread bread slices with mustard or mayo, layer with lettuce, chickpea salad, sumac onions, and top with another slice.

Notes

Allow the chickpea salad to marinate for improved flavor before serving.
Use fresh herbs to enhance the dish’s flavor profile.
Adjust the spiciness by modifying the amount of jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 12g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 0mg