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Spicy Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread

November 30, 2016 by Emily Brees 7 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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Spicy Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread is bright and tangy with sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, mayo and spicy roasted chickpeas! Slather it on your favorite bread for the ultimate veggie sandwich. Your taste buds will sing!

roasted chickpeasRoasted chickpeas are a snack all on their own. You can toss them with any spice combination, even a sweet version, and have a nutritious, crunchy and healthy snack in 20 minutes.

They also make an excellent spread for veggie sandwiches.

Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread

How to make the best veggie sandwich

What makes a great veggie sandwich? You need a bright + flavorful spread to accent the crisp flavors of fresh veggies.

Enter the Spicy Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread. It’s like chickpea hummus with some additional ingredients.

It packs some bright lemon flavor + tang that really hits your taste buds with each bite. A day with this veggie sandwich in my lunchbox is a fine day indeed!

Roasted Chickpeas Veggie Sandwich

How to Make this Spicy Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread

With just a few ingredients and a whirl in the blender, you’ll get a spread that’s super tasty. Addicting really. It’s has a big punch of flavor from the lemon and tangy sun dried tomatoes.

Step 1: Add ingredients to blender + blend until smooth.

Spicy Roasted Chickpea spread ingredients in mixer

This chickpea spread could also double as a dip for veggies or chips. Any way you eat it, you’ll be happy, I guarantee it!

blended spread

Step 2: Assemble Veggie Sandwich ingredients.

Fresh greens, shaved carrots and sliced cucumbers make a great sandwich. Great bread is key here too. Don’t skimp out. I used a sprouted whole grain bread to create a nutritious lunch.

Making SandwichesThere are lots of combos to try! Flatbreads, wraps, all kinds of vegetables work – think tomatoes, zucchini, roasted eggplant – this spread works with almost anything!

Roasted Chickpeas Veggie Sandwich sliced in two halves

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Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread
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Spicy Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

Spicy Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread is bright and tangy with sun-dried tomatoes, lemon, mayo and spicy roasted chickpeas! Slather it on a veggie sandwich and your taste buds will sing!

Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chickpea, sandwhich, spread
Servings: 4
Calories: 427 kcal
Author: Emily Brees | OatandSesame
Ingredients
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas:
  • 1 14.5 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chickpea Sandwich Spread:
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Suggested Sandwich Ingredients:
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 2 shaved carrots
Instructions
Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
  1. To make the spicy roasted chickpeas, preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Spread rinsed chickpeas on a clean kitchen towel and rub to dry. Toss chickpeas with olive oil, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
  3. Spread in a single layer on rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through baking time. Cool 5 minutes.
Chickpea Spread:
  1. In a food processor, combine roasted chickpeas, mayonnaise, sun dried tomatoes, basil, lemon juice and salt + pepper.
  2. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  3. *For a smoother spread or dip, you can add a little olive oil. I prefer mine with little bits and pieces of chickpeas.
For Sandwiches: layer chickpea spread and veggies over soft whole grain bread.
Nutrition Facts
Spicy Roasted Chickpea Sandwich Spread
Amount Per Serving (1 sandwhich)
Calories 427
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Next time I make this chickpea salad, I’m going to roast my chickpeas first to give my salad a little crunch! They also make a great garnish for creamy soups like this one!

Checkout my other chickpea recipes here!

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  1. Elsa | the whinery

    December 2, 2016 at 12:23 am

    This looks awesome! I really love that you roasted the chickpea for the dip – I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Emily

      December 2, 2016 at 10:07 am

      Thanks Elsa! It’s so delicious! I can’t stop eating it!

      Reply
  2. Blu

    February 15, 2018 at 10:21 pm

    I love a good veggie sandwich! I’m trying to incorporate more vegetarian meals for dinner so this is perfect.

    http://www.liveloveblu.com

    Reply
  3. Elizabeth O

    February 16, 2018 at 4:41 am

    Saving this recipe for sure, this sandwich looks insane! I love chickpeas but I havent had them spicy so that sounds just lovely!

    Reply
  4. Chastity

    February 16, 2018 at 8:55 am

    This looks like a great healthy lunch and very hearty!!

    Reply
  5. Kanishka Acharya

    February 16, 2018 at 10:48 pm

    wow, I love this recipe I am so so gonna try this it is easy and I love chickpeas It looks so delicious I just want to chomp on it! Super thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. karen

    February 20, 2018 at 1:11 pm

    yum! looks like my kind of sandwich

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