Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Sandwich | Heart Healthy

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed, drained and mashed
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1/4 cup shredded carrots
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small dill pickle, chopped
• 1/2 avocado, peeled, pitted and mashed
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
• 1/8 tsp salt
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 Tbsp unsalted roasted sunflower seeds
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil, plus additional for garnish
• 12 slices multigrain sandwich bread
• Arugula leaves
• 1 large beefsteak tomato, sliced