September 25, 2018

Healthy Recipe: Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich

By Do It Better Wellness

Tom D'Intino/for PhillyVoice

Perfect for lunch or a small dinner, this chickpea sunflower sandwich recipe from Independence LIVE’s weekly healthy cooking class is packed with nutritious ingredients that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich

Prep Time: 20 min. Cook Time: 30 min. Servings: 3

Ingredients:

• 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup roasted sunflower seeds
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ¼ chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• Pepper
• 4 slices whole wheat bread, toasted (or romaine lettuce leaves)
• Sliced avocado, tomato, hummus or lettuce
• Lemon slices

Directions:

In a large bowl, mash chickpeas. Add seeds, tahini, mustard, syrup, onion, dill, and pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Serve chickpea mash on bread or lettuce leaves and top with desired ingredients. Sprinkle with fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving: 180 Cal, 81mg Sodium, 6g Fiber, 8g Fat, 6g Protein

Want to learn how to make more recipes like this one? Attend a healthy cooking class every Wednesday in Center City

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