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Herby Chickpea Smash Tea Sandwiches

Servings 16 People

Ingredients

  • 14 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Tbsp capers
  • 1/4 cup green onions
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp tahini
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp spicy smoked paprika
  • 1/8 tsp salt optional
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin seeds divided
  • 1 cup sunflower sprouts divided
  • 8 slices of spelt bread or other hearty ancient grain bread

Instructions

  • With potato masher, in medium-sized bowl, mash chickpeas. Finely chop capers and add to bowl along with green onions, cilantro, and mint.
  • In separate bowl, combine yogurt, Dijon mustard, tahini, turmeric, and paprika to make dressing. Pour over chickpea mixture and stir well. Taste for seasoning and add salt, if required.
  • To assemble sandwiches, lay out 2 pieces of bread and cover each with a thin layer of chickpea mixture. Sprinkle about 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds on 1 slice of bread and top with about 1/4 cup sunflower sprouts. Sandwich the 2 pieces of bread together, pressing down lightly. Repeat with remaining bread to make 4 sandwiches. Cut each lengthwise into 1 inch tea sandwiches.

Notes

Per serving: 102 calories; 4 g protein; 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 15 g total carbohydrates (2 g sugars, 3 g fiber); 211 mg sodium