Description

This Caramelized Lemon Chickpea Salad Sandwich is packed with flavor and easy to make. It combines chickpeas, bright lemon, and spicy jalapeños for a delightful meal that’s perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.

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
1 lemon, halved
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped
1 tbsp tarragon leaves, chopped
2 (15 oz) cans 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 to spread on the bread
Lettuce, as needed

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine red onion, lemon zest and juice, vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, sumac, and salt. Massage together until softened, then refrigerate.
In a saucepan, heat olive oil and add garlic cloves. Cook until golden, then cool.
Char the lemon halves in the same pan, cut side down, for 5-6 minutes. Cool before squeezing juice into a blender with garlic mixture, mustard, vinegar, maple syrup, and salt. Blend until smooth.
Mash chickpeas in a large bowl. Mix in jalapeños, artichokes, scallions, and mayo.
Add lemon dressing to the chickpea mixture and fold until combined. Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
Spread mustard or mayo on bread slices. Layer with lettuce, chickpea salad, and sumac onions before topping with another slice of bread.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the amount of pickled jalapeños.
This chickpea salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Feel free to customize with additional veggies or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 500
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 0mg