We're still working at finding yummy vegetarian dishes so that we (okay, mostly I) don't miss the meat parts so much. I have especially been missing the lunch meat aspect of sandwiches. Tonight I struck gold. Not only is it healthy and animal friendly, but it also used up a can of garbanzo beans that had been in our cupboard forever AND Mikey liked it. Good stuff.

Garbanzo Sandwich Spread

1 15 oz. can of garbanzo beans, drained
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp salad oil
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 cup snipped parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
1/8 cup finely chopped onions

Throw all ingredients into blender and mix until smooth. Spread on bread. Add tomato, lettuce, black olives and cheese. Enjoy.
(Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Garden's New Cook Book - the best cookbook I have yet to find.)

These sandwiches were very zippy. We had them with couscous seasoned with paprika and garlic powder. We will be doing this again. I already have some ideas for slight changes. Yay! Cooking is fun.