Harissa Chickpea Smash Sandwich (Print Version)

Flavorful harissa chickpea sandwich with simple, wholesome ingredients.

# Ingredients:

→ Harissa Chickpea Mixture

01 - 1 19 oz can chickpeas, drained
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
03 - 1 tablespoon harissa paste
04 - 1 stalk celery, finely diced
05 - ¼ teaspoon dried dill
06 - ¼ cup mayonnaise (regular or vegan)
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Sandwich

08 - Prepared chickpea mixture
09 - Crusty bread, toasted
10 - Butter or mayonnaise for spreading on the bread
11 - Honey for drizzling (optional, omit to be vegan)
12 - Lettuce
13 - Radishes, thinly sliced

# Steps:

01 - Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Chop the celery into a fine dice. Add chickpeas, lime juice, harissa paste, dill, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to a bowl. Thoroughly mash with the back of a fork. Add diced celery and mix. Refrigerate to allow flavors to meld until ready for assembly.
02 - Thinly slice radishes. Wash and dry lettuce. Toast two slices of bread. Spread butter or mayonnaise on one slice and drizzle honey on the other, if using.
03 - Remove chickpea mixture from the refrigerator. Layer lettuce, chickpea mixture, and sliced radishes on one slice of bread. Top with the other slice and serve immediately.

# Notes and Tips:

01 - Add harissa paste gradually and taste, adjusting for your preferred flavor and heat level.
02 - Refrigerating the chickpea mixture allows flavors to meld and makes assembly quicker.
03 - Toasting the bread adds texture and prevents sogginess from the chickpea mixture.
04 - Assemble strategically: start with lettuce, then chickpea mixture, and finish with radishes for the best texture and taste.