This curry chickpea spread is delightfully simple and equally delicious! Although I do love hummus, sometimes I get a little burnt out on it. Since this spread isn’t completely pureed smooth like hummus, it has a bit of crunch to add more texture to your sandwich. I tried this a couple times and found that no two cans of chickpeas were the same when it came to mashing them up. Some were much softer than others, so if you are having trouble mashing them with a fork, simply pulse the mixture in your food processor a few times just until it starts to stick together.
You don’t have to eat this in a sandwich either! I can imagine that seedy crackers would also be a great way to deliver this yummy spread from bowl to mouth. Make this curry chickpea spread your go-to option for a simple, healthy, no-cook meal on these hot summer days!
And if you are looking for another smashed chickpea salad to try, you’ll also love this green goddess chickpea salad. It’s my go-to in the spring and summer months since it is chock full of fresh herbs.
Curry Chickpea Spread
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt or vegan mayonnaise to be vegan friendly!
- 1 carrot finely diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- To serve: buns or sandwich bread spinach, sprouts, tomatoes, canned red peppers, etc.
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients from chickpeas to black pepper in a bowl and mash with a fork or process for a few pulses in your food processor until it all starts to stick together. You don't want to mash it smooth into a hummus consistency, aim for an oatmeal texture.
- Spread chickpeas onto a slice of bread and top with spinach, sprouts, tomatoes or whatever toppings you have on hand.
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Comments & Reviews
Hi! Can I use plain greek yogurt with this recipe? Sounds yummy!
Yes – plain Greek yogurt should work. 🙂
Can anyone tell me what kind of bun that is in the picture?
Hi Dee!
The bun in the photo is a “seed-uction” bun from Whole Foods. Very tasty! 🙂
Now that’s a sandwich! Wowie! Beautifully photographed as well might I add. But seriously I can totally see stuffing my face with this monster. And quite happily stuffing as well 😉
Spreads and dips are so handy for snacks or sandwiches. I love the sound of this curry chickpea spread, I can definitely see myself making a large jar and keeping it in the fridge for easy lunches or snacks. Pinned and can’t wait to try 🙂
Thanks Genevieve! I’m totally with you on keeping lots of spreads and dips handy. I have a feeling this curry chickpea spread will be a staple in my fridge this summer. 🙂
This could easily take the place of chicken salad in my house! yum 🙂