Green Olive and Smashed Chickpea Spread
The perfect spread for sandwiches, wraps, or stuffed into a lettuce leaf for a wholly satisfying, protein and flavour filled lunch
Servings: 4 serves
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained
- ¼ cup green olives pitted and finely chopped
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- ½ tomato finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl mash the chickpeas with the back of a fork, or a potato masher. Chickpeas should be quite smooth, with a few chunky bits left in there1 can chickpeas
- Add in all other ingredients, and mix well to combine¼ cup green olives, ½ small red onion, ½ tomato, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, ¼ cup finely chopped parsley, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and pepper to taste
- Serve in a sandwich or wrap, stuffed into an endive or lettuce leaf, or even as a dip with some crackers
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.6g | Protein: 2.8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 207mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 3.4g