How to Make Chickpea "Tuna" Salad Sandwiches - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and nutritious alternative to the classic tuna salad sandwich? Look no further than these Chickpea "Tuna" Salad Sandwiches! This plant-based sandwich filling is made with mashed chickpeas, which mimic the texture of tuna, and seasoned with all of the traditional tuna salad flavors.

Not only is this recipe completely vegetarian and vegan-friendly, but it's also packed with protein, fiber, and a variety of essential vitamins and minerals. As an added bonus, it's ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ sheet nori (dried seaweed), torn into small pieces
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup minced or finely grated carrot
  • ⅓ cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 8 slices whole wheat bread, toasted
  • ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 8 lettuce leaves
  • 8 tomato slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Pulse nori in a blender until it's a fine powder. Set aside to let dust settle.
  • Mash chickpeas with a sturdy fork or a small-holed potato masher (chickpeas slip through larger, zigzag-type mashers) in a large bowl until most are broken up. Do not overmash--they should retain some texture.
  • Stir in mayo and mash a little more. Stir in nori powder, carrot, celery, onion, dill, salt, and pepper. Cover and chill at least 15 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • For the sandwiches, slather toast with mayo (about 1 1/2 teaspoons per slice). Layer salad, lettuce, and tomato between toast slices. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 690mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 475mg