Yield: 2 sandwiches
Skill level: Easy
This cherry chickpea grilled cheese is a creative, flavor-packed twist on a classic sandwich. Creamy mashed chickpeas are combined with sweet cherries, tangy elements, and a hint of crunch, then layered with melty Gouda between crispy toasted bread. The result is a perfectly balanced bite that’s both savory and slightly sweet, making it a standout option for a quick lunch or easy vegetarian meal.
Crispy grilled bread filled with chickpeas, cherries, and cheese. A unique vegetarian twist.
Ingredients
- 15-ounce can of chickpeas, drained and peeled (optional but recommended)
- 6 large Dark Sweet cherries, or 8 small ones, pitted and diced
- 1 tablespoon mayo or vegan mayo
- ¼ teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon roasted sunflower seeds (apple cider vinegar flavored ones taste great)
For assembly
- 4 pieces of bread
- 2 slices of smoked Gouda cheese (or cheese of choice)
Directions
- Mash the chickpeas in a medium-sized mixing bowl until all of the large pieces are broken up. Then, stir in cherries, mayo, vinegar, relish, and sunflower seeds.
- Add half of the chickpea mixture to a buttered piece of bread and grill over medium heat for a few minutes, until the bread is toasty brown. Simultaneously, grill another piece of bread open-faced in the same pan with a slice of cheese on top.
- After the pieces of bread are perfectly toasted, combine the sandwich, slice it in half, and eat. Repeat for the second sandwich.
Recipe created by Nosh and Nourish for Superfresh Growers.
