Creamy Chickpea Mash with Spinach

• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 Tbsp olive oil (sub veg broth if oil-free)

4 large cloves garlic (minced)

1/2 red onion (minced)

4 cups fresh spinach (shredded and stems removed)

1 14- oz can chickpeas (drained)

1/2 large ripe avocado

2 Tbsp soy sauce (sub tamari for gluten-free)

1/4 cup nutritional yeast

1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup water

Directions

Heat your oil over medium-high heat in a medium sauce pan. Add the garlic, onion, and a pinch of salt and saute for about 3 - 5 minutes or until translucent and wonderfully fragrant.

Turn the heat to medium, add the chopped spinach, and stir to coat. Stir in the chickpeas, cover, and cook for another 4 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and leave it covered while you make the avocado sauce.

To make the avocado sauce: Add all ingredients to your blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

Finally, Use a potato masher or a large wooden spoon to mash the chickpeas and stir in the avocado cream sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Enjoy this creamy chickpea mash on a sandwich, wrapped in a tortilla, or just right out of the bowl!