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Chickpea and Seeds Sandwich

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Chickpea Salad Sandwich Colin Price Photography
Photo by Colin Price Photography

Turn soaked sunflower seeds into a creamy dressing for smashed chickpeas with onions, celery, capers, and dill, then stuff into pita pockets for an easy, delicious vegan sandwich.

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