Pesto Chickpea Sandwiches

Pesto Chickpea Sandwiches are ready in a flash! Mash chickpeas with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and almonds for a flavorful meal!

Try this Curried Chickpea Salad variation next!

Pesto Chickpea Sandwiches

When life is especially busy, hearty sandwiches are one of my go-to choices for a fast dinner. A good BLT, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, and these sandwiches all fit the bill for a tasty dinner in a hurry!

Who says lunch gets all the fun? This veggie-packed sandwich works for dinner too. These sandwiches don’t have meat, but they’re still super filling.

Pesto Chickpea Sandwich Ingredients

• Chickpeas: Also called garbanzo beans — they’re the same!
• Mayo: Use thick, creamy mayo.
• Dijon: Skip regular mustard—they don’t taste the same.
• Sun-dried tomatoes: Use the kind packed in oil—they taste the best! They’re usually small, but a rough chop (or cut with kitchen scissors) to help spread them through the mix. I like California® sun-dried tomatoes.
• Sliced almonds: These add a nice crunch and flavor. No need to toast them—this is a quick and easy recipe!
• Pantry staples: A few last things pull it all together—honey, lemon, salt, and pepper.

Let’s Talk Pesto

These sandwiches are meant to be fast and easy, so I use store-bought pesto but you can always make it from scratch. Since pesto adds so much flavor, pick one that you love. I like fresh basil pesto from the fridge section—it’s near the cold pasta and cheese. Rana’s® Basil Pesto is my favorite.

Fresh pesto can cost more, but it keeps well in the fridge and you only need a little to add big flavor to lots of meals.

Here are some easy ways to use extra pesto:

• Pesto Ravioli made on a sheet pan with roasted veggies
• Pesto Chicken Tortellini easy 30-minute meal
• Creamy Pesto Pasta with broccoli and tomatoes
• Pesto Chicken with a corn and bean salsa
• Pesto Vegetable Bowls over couscous

Pesto Chickpea Sandwiches: How to Serve

• Spoon the mix on toasted whole-grain bread or ciabatta rolls
• Add toppings like tomato, soft avocado, and lettuce
• Other topping ideas: Pickled red onion, extra avocado, mayo, pesto, pickles, banana peppers, or small greens
• For a low-carb meal, use butter lettuce leaves and make wraps
• Fill warm pita or naan with the mix and veggies, then fold like a taco
• Add the mix to small toasted rolls for a fun snack or side
• Serve as a dip with crackers in a small bowl

More Quick Sandwiches Or Wraps

• Hummus Wraps with roasted chickpeas
• BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe with smashed avocado
• Black Bean Wraps with an avocado-tomato salsa
• Cucumber Sandwich with a ranch-mayo spread
• Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Sandwiches on croissants