Description
This Blistered Shishito Pepper Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a delightful and flavorful vegetarian option that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. The combination of blistered shishito peppers, creamy chickpea salad, and crusty bread creates a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and full of fresh, vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
For the Blistered Shishito Peppers:
- 1 cup shishito peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Chickpea Salad:
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sandwich:
- 4 slices crusty bread
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Handful of arugula
Instructions
- Blister the Shishito Peppers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shishito peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered and slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Chickpea Salad: In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, red onion, cucumber, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Toast the bread slices. Spread a generous amount of chickpea salad on two slices of bread. Top with blistered shishito peppers, avocado slices, and arugula. Cover with the remaining bread slices to make sandwiches.
- Serve: Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious Blistered Shishito Pepper Chickpea Salad Sandwich!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness of the sandwich by adding more or fewer shishito peppers.
- For added creaminess, you can mash some of the chickpeas before mixing the salad.
