Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Panini

Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Panini
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Smashed Chickpean and Avocado Panini a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 672 calories, 21g of protein, and 48g of fat each. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of coarse salt and pepper, butter, basil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the lemon juice you could follow this main course with the Lemon Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Heat the panini press to medium-high heat.In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas and avocado together with a fork or potato masher (it doesn’t need to be smooth – in fact, I think it tastes best with a chunky texture).
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Spread butter on two slices of bread to flavor the outside of the sandwich. Flip over both slices and spread a thin layer of pesto on the other side of each slice. Top one slice with cheese, a generous amount of smashed chickpea and avocado salad, roasted red bell peppers and more cheese. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread, buttered side up.Grill two panini at a time, with the lid closed, until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 4 to 5 minutes.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In30 m.
Servings4
Health Score11
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