Description
A plant-based take on the classic tuna melt, using mashed chickpeas for a savory and satisfying filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kelp granules (optional, for sea flavor)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 slices of your favorite bread
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 2 slices vegan cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still with some texture.
- Add the vegan mayonnaise, celery, red onion, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and kelp granules (if using) to the mashed chickpeas.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Spread the chickpea mixture evenly onto two slices of bread.
- Top each with a slice of vegan cheese.
- Place the remaining two slices of bread on top to form sandwiches.
- Melt the vegan butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
- Add a pinch of paprika for color and a hint of smokiness.
- You can toast your bread before assembling the sandwich for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan tuna melt, chickpea sandwich, plant-based lunch, dairy-free sandwich, vegetarian recipe