Chickpea, Avocado & Cranberry Sandwich

(makes 6 servings)

Ingredients:

1- 15oz. can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)

1 large avocado

2 t. lemon juice

1/2 dried cranberries (use low-sugar craisins to reduce sugar content)

Salt and pepper to taste

whole grain bread or lettuce wraps

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, smash chickpeas with a fork.

2. Add avocado and mash into chickpeas leaving some chunky pieces.

3. Stir in lemon juice, cranberries, salt and pepper.

4. Serve as a sandwich on whole wheat bread, on top of a salad or with lettuce leaves.

Nutrition information 1/3 recipe (does not include bread): 300 calories, 9g fat, 50g carbohydrates, 20g sugar, 10g fiber, 9g protein

Recipe courtesy of www.ambitiouskitchen.com