Ingredients

  • 1/2 large red onion, minced
  • 4 green onions, minced
  • 3 garlic scapes, minced
  • 1 red bell peppers, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and minced
  • 2 large stalks celery, minced
  • 1/3 large English cucumber, minced
  • 1/3 zucchini, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans) - drained, rinsed, and mashed with a fork
  • 2 tablespoons capers, with liquid
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 12 slices whole-wheat bread

Method

  • Mix red onion, green onions, garlic scapes, red bell pepper, carrots, celery, English cucumber, zucchini, chickpeas, capers, paprika, cayenne pepper, and Italian dressing together in a large bowl. Season with salt and ground black pepper.
  • Drizzle olive oil on one side of each bread slice and spread chickpea mixture on half the slices. Top with second piece of bread to make a sandwich.