Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich

Name: Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: World Cuisine
Ingredients: 1 (15-oz.) can chickpeas ((rinsed and drained)); 1/4 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds ((if salted, scale back on added salt)); 3 Tbsp vegan mayo ((sub tahini for a more earthy, nutty flavor)); 1/2 tsp dijon or spicy mustard ((if using tahini instead of mayo, use half as much mustard)); 1 Tbsp maple syrup ((or sub agave or honey if not vegan)); 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 Tbsp fresh dill* ((finely chopped)); 1 healthy pinch each salt and pepper ((to taste)); 4 pieces rustic bread; Sliced avocado, onion, tomato, and or lettuce ((optional // for serving)); 1/4 cup hummus; 1/2 medium lemon, juiced ((1/2 lemon yields ~ 1 Tbsp or 15 ml)); 3/4 - 1 tsp dried dill*; 2 cloves garlic ((minced)); Water or unsweetened almond milk ((to thin)); Sea salt to taste ((optional // I didn’t need any))

Instructions

Prep:30min

30-minute Chickpea Sunflower Sandwich with smashed chickpeas and roasted sunflower seeds in a simple dressing. Sandwiched between two slices of bread and topped with my secret garlic sauce, this is healthy lunch perfection.

Updated at: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:08:13 GMT