Ultimate Chickpea Melt Sandwich (Original video)

Ingredients:

• 700 grams (25 oz) cooked chickpeas
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise (180 grams)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (15 grams)
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion (60 grams)
• 1 clove garlic, finely grated
• 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles (35 grams)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (8 grams)
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice (10 ml)
• Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
• 8 slices sandwich bread
• Butter
• Cheese slices (e.g., cheddar)

Instructions:

1. Drain and rinse the cooked chickpeas, then mash them in a large bowl.
2. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, red onion, garlic, pickles, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
3. Butter one side of each slice of bread and place four slices buttered side down on parchment paper.
4. Spread the chickpea mixture evenly on each slice, then top with cheese slices and the remaining bread slices buttered side up.
5. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy, pressing down gently while cooking.
6. Serve the Ultimate Chickpea Melt Sandwich and enjoy with chips and cold beers.