This is one of those recipes that is so simple you'll be surprised you didn't think of it yourself. Chickpeas and avocados are mashed together and seasoned with salt, pepper, and a generous amount of lemon. This zesty, creamy, and hearty combo is the perfect toast topper, dip for veggies, or spread for sandwiches.
Lemon Avocado Chickpea Mash [Vegan]
Serves
3-4
Cooking Time
5
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 avocados
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced green onion
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
- In a medium-sized bowl, mash the chickpeas until almost all the beans have been mashed, leaving a few whole for texture.
- Add in the avocado, lemon juice, green onion, and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Mash until everything is combined.
- Taste and add more lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed.
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About The Author
Faith VanderMolen
See My RecipesAfter four years of traveling the world to places like Madagascar, India, Taiwan, Ethiopia, and the Netherlands, I now find myself married and living with my husband in the eastern country of China. All those years of traveling and a recently discovered enthusiasm for eating plants are what inspire me every day in my kitchen. I hope to inspire others to eat more consciously through the simple, creative, and delicious recipes I share on my blog, The Conscientious Eater.
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