Description
A delicious plant-based twist on the classic tuna sandwich made with mashed chickpeas, vegan mayo, and fresh veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 tbsp vegan mayo or tahini
- 1 tsp Dijon or spicy mustard
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cucumber, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1–2 tsp nori flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- A pinch of cayenne or chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices rustic bread, lightly toasted
- Optional toppings: sliced avocado, tomato, onion, and lettuce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork until you achieve a desired chunky texture.
- Add the vegan mayo (or tahini), Dijon mustard, sriracha, red onion, cucumber, dill, nori flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Lightly toast your rustic bread until golden brown.
- While your bread toasts, slice any additional toppings like avocado, tomato, or onion.
- Spread a generous amount of the chickpea tuna mixture onto two slices of toast. Pile on your desired toppings and place the other two slices of bread on top. Press down gently.
- Cut your sandwich in half and enjoy right away.
Notes
For added texture, you can toast the chickpeas in a skillet for a few minutes before mashing them. Store leftover chickpea tuna mix in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea, vegan sandwich, plant-based lunch, healthy recipe, sandwich recipe
