Mediterranean Chickpea Sandwich [0000195]

Ingredients:

2 slices gluten-free bread (your choice of type)
1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 small tomato, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Prepare Chickpea Mash:

In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until they are partially mashed but still have some texture.

Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Toast the Bread:

Toast the slices of gluten-free bread until they are lightly crispy.
Assemble the Sandwiches:

Divide the chickpea mash between the two toasted bread slices, spreading it evenly.
Layer the Ingredients:

Arrange tomato slices on top of the chickpea mash.

Add Onion and Feta:

Sprinkle the red onion slices and crumbled feta cheese over the tomatoes.
Drizzle with Olive Oil:

Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil over the toppings.
Season:

Sprinkle dried oregano, salt, and pepper over the sandwich toppings.
Serve:

Place the assembled open faced sandwiches on serving plates.

Optionally, you can warm the sandwiches in an oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese slightly.
Garnish and Enjoy:

Garnish with additional fresh herbs or microgreens if desired.

Serve the gluten-free open faced Mediterranean chickpea sandwiches immediately.

Indulge in this vibrant and flavorful gluten-free sandwich with Mediterranean-inspired toppings for a satisfying and wholesome meal.