Chickpea Avocado Smash

Chickpea Avocado Smash is a vibrant, protein-packed vegan burger that combines creamy avocado and hearty chickpeas for a satisfying meal. Topped with fresh veggies and served on a toasted bun, this dish is both nutritious and delicious.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup (240g), drained and rinsed
• Ripe avocado - 1 medium (150g)
• Fresh lemon juice - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon (3g)
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons (8g), chopped
• Whole wheat burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Cucumber - 1/2 medium, sliced

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas and avocado together until combined but still chunky.
2. Add the lemon juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro to the bowl and mix well.
3. Toast the whole wheat burger buns in a skillet or toaster until golden brown.
4. Assemble the burgers by placing a generous scoop of the chickpea avocado mixture on the bottom half of each bun.
5. Top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and cucumber slices.
6. Place the top half of the bun over the toppings and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 14 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

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