[NEW] Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

This pesto-chickpea salad takes minutes to make and the flavor will utterly knock your socks off. Serve it with any Guiding Stars-earning bread or pita pocket, or eat it alone as a snack.
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time:
Total Time: 15 mins
2 Servings
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[NEW] Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 avocado, remove peel and pit 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic 1/
  • 2 cup baby spinach 1/
  • 2 cup plain, non-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon tahini 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper juice from 1 lemon 4 slices whole-wheat bread

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except for bread in a food processor and process until the desired texture is reached.
  2. Divide spread evenly across two pieces of bread and top with the remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container
Serving size 391 g
Amount per serving
Calories 609
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.4g 31%
Saturated Fat 3.5g 18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2.8mg 2%
Sodium 460.2mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 75.8g 28%
Dietary Fiber 21.09g 75%
Total Sugars 12.9g
Includes 1.9g Added Sugars 4%
Protein 28.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 260.4mg 20%
Iron 6.8mg 40%
Potassium 1268.9mg 25%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Score Breakdown

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  • Whole Grains
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  • Additives to Limit
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  • Added Sugar
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