Super Summer Sammy

Fast, easy, nutritious!

Speed is important to me. Quick and convenient foods make my life easier, as they do for everyone who tends to fall into the role of family chef. Especially when I’m by myself, busy as heck, and just need a quick meal without a lot of fuss.

This is fast and easy and one of my favorites. I just whipped it up for a protein-packed, nutrient dense brunch break, and there’s enough leftover for several more lunches.

Throw the following into the food processor and process it up.

Chickpea Sandwich Filling

• 1 can of chickpeas, drained (reduced or low sodium if possible.)

• Yellow mustard (1-2 teaspoons)

• Dijon mustard (1-2 teaspoons)

• Dill pickle relish (I was out, so I used my last remaining dill sandwich stacker, pllus 2 tablespoons of the juice from the jar.)

• 1 teaspoon reduced sodium tamari

• 1 stalk celery

• 1/2 yellow onion

• a sprinkle of kala namak if you have it (or a little salt)

• Black pepper

• 1 tabelspoon or more of water if needed for consistency

Pulse it up until it’s well blended, taste, add more seasonings if needed. Sprinkle in dill, celery seed, kala namak, paprika - whatever you like, and blend until it tastes just the way you love.

For the sandwich:

• 2 slices Ezekial bread

• 1 sliced tomato

• A few finely sliced onion slices

• a handful of baby spinach

• Any other toppings you like.

Toast the bread. Spread the mixture onto one slice. Layer the spinach, tomato, onion on the the other slice. Cut in half diagonally and serve.

Serving size: About 1/4 of the filling with 2 slices of Ezekial bread and suggested toppings.

• Calories: 252

• Total fat: 1g

• Sat Fat 0g

• Sodium 509mg

• Carbs 47.4g

• Dietary fiber 9.9g

• Total Sugars 2g

• Protein 12 g

• Calcium 48

• Iron 3

• Potassium 474