Name: Blistered Shishito Pepper Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 17 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup shishito peppers, stems removed; 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; 4 slices of bread, toasted if desired; Avocado slices; Lettuce; Tomato slices; Pickled onions

Description

This Blistered Shishito Pepper Chickpea Salad Sandwich combines the smoky, slightly spicy flavors of blistered shishito peppers with creamy mashed chickpeas in a delicious, vegetarian-friendly sandwich. Perfect for a quick lunch, this recipe offers a nutritious and flavorful twist on classic chickpea salad.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shishito peppers, stems removed
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
4 slices of bread, toasted if desired

Optional Add-ins

Avocado slices
Lettuce
Tomato slices
Pickled onions

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Instructions

Blister the Shishito Peppers: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shishito peppers and cook for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are blistered and softened. Remove from heat and roughly chop the peppers.
Prepare the Chickpea Salad: In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture. Stir in mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything until well combined. Fold in the chopped blistered shishito peppers gently.
Assemble the Sandwich: Spoon the chickpea salad mixture evenly onto two slices of bread. Add any optional add-ins like avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, or pickled onions if desired. Top with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute the mayonnaise with vegan mayo or use all Greek yogurt if preferred vegetarian.
The chickpea salad is versatile and also works well in wraps, lettuce cups, or as a topping for crackers.
Add a dash of smoked paprika or chili flakes to the salad for an extra kick of heat.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Category: Lunch, Sandwich
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American