Red Pesto Chickpea Sandwich

Name: Red Pesto Chickpea Sandwich
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 ml) jar oasted red peppers; 1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon (5 mL) honey; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 mL) salt; Pepper, to taste; 2 cans (398 ml each) chickpeas, well rinsed and drained; 4 to 8 slices of bread; Mayonnaise; A few lettuce leaves; 2 tomatoes, sliced

You MUST try this sandwich. It’s delicious. That’s it. That’s all I have to say. Bon appétit.

Servings: 2 to 4
Preparation time: 20 minutes

See the recipe

Ingredients

Red Pesto Chickpeas

1 cup (250 ml) jar oasted red peppers
1/2 cup (125 ml) coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
2 tablespoons (30 ml) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon (5 mL) honey
1 garlic clove, chopped
3/4 teaspoon (3.75 mL) salt
Pepper, to taste
2 cans (398 ml each) chickpeas, well rinsed and drained

Sandwiches

4 to 8 slices of bread
Mayonnaise
A few lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced

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Preparation

Red Pesto Chickpeas

Place all the ingredients except the chickpeas in a blender and blend until semi-smooth.
Place the chickpeas in a shallow dish and pour over the red pesto. Mix well.
Using a fork, lightly mash the chickpeas.

Sandwiches

Spread mayonnaise on the inside of the slices of bread. On half the slices of bread, add tomatoes, lettuce and the red pesto chickpea mixture. Close sandwiches.

Note : Double the pesto recipe for a simple and delicious pasta! Red pesto is also good as a base for vinaigrettes and as a spread for a chicken sandwich!