Description
A fresh, creamy, and satisfying naan sandwich filled with smashed chickpeas, ripe avocado, lemon, cucumber, lettuce, and red onion. It is quick to make, full of texture, and perfect for an easy lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 mini cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 4 small naan breads
Instructions
- Warm a dry skillet over medium-low heat or preheat a toaster oven for warming the naan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- Mash the mixture with a fork until mostly combined but still a little chunky.
- Warm the naan for 1 to 2 minutes per side in the skillet, or until soft and lightly golden.
- Divide the smashed chickpea avocado mixture among the naan breads.
- Top with sliced cucumber, red onion, and shredded lettuce.
- Fold the naan gently around the filling, press lightly to hold everything together, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best texture, leave some chickpeas partially whole instead of mashing everything completely smooth.
- If you want a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced red onion in cold water or lemon juice for a few minutes before using.
- Keep the vegetables separate until serving if making ahead, so the naan stays fresh and soft.
- A little extra lemon juice just before serving brightens the whole sandwich beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 naanwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smashed chickpea avocado naanwich, chickpea avocado sandwich, naan sandwich, easy vegetarian lunch, chickpea naan recipe, avocado chickpea flatbread