Chickpea smash - a clean, nutrient dense, one bowl snack ready in under 10 minutes!
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again - some of the best, most creative ideas come to you when you’re looking at what feels like an empty fridge and pantry.
With just a can of chickpeas, some condiments and one or two vegetables in the fridge to work with, chickpea tuna seemed like the obvious choice for a late afternoon snack.
Except I wasn’t in the mood for a whole production - aka the food processor and a sink full of dishes.
So I went for a chickpea smash instead, and it turned out to be really, really good.
With just 1/2 a can of chickpeas, a bit of soy-free plant-based mayo, dijon mustard, lemon, cucumbers, pickles and fresh dill, this dish comes together in under 10 minutes, is incredibly flavorful and filled with clean and nutritious ingredients.
Also love it because it’s loaded with fiber, which keeps you fuller longer.
With a dip like this, there are a ton of different ways to make it your own, depending on your taste and what you have on hand.
Some ideas to explore:
Swap cucumbers for red bell peppers or red onions (or use all three!)
Use parsley instead of dill, for a more neutral flavor.
Sub avocado for plant-based mayo if you prefer real, whole foods.
Try olives instead of pickles, if you prefer a garlic-free version.
Or, if you love garlic, mince a clove and add it in.
You can eat the dip on it’s own, pair it with raw vegetables to make a beautiful crudités, or keep it simple with a handful of crackers or grain-free tortillas chips (my personal favorite).
For more details, check out the full recipe below.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Chickpea smash
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Yields: 1-2 servings
Ingredients:
1/2 of 425g can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp soy-free mayo (I use follow your heart vegenaise)
1/4 lemon, juiced
1/2 Persian cucumber, thinly sliced then chopped in quarters
1 pickle, thinly sliced then chopped in quarters
1-2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Add chickpeas, dijon, plant-based mayo and lemon juice to a medium sized mixing bowl and mash chickpeas and mix condiments until you rich a smoother, but still chunky, consistency (see the photo above as a reference).
Add cucumbers, pickles, dill, salt and pepper to the bowl and mix well.
Garnish with a bit of dill for an extra delight and blast of flavor and serve fresh.
Enjoy on it’s own or as a dip with your favorite crackers, chips or raw vegetables.
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