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Chickpea 'Tuna' Salad Sandwiches (Chickpea of the Sea)

Super simple and totally delicious! This easy sandwich filler will satisfy your tuna cravings whilst leaving our precious fish in the sea where they belong! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: lunch, picnic, sandwich
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 2
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Louise-Claire Cayzer

Ingredients

  • 240 g cooked chickpeas equivalent to 1 tin/can
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon nori sprinkles nori is the seaweed that goes around sushi- you can use a nori sheet and chop it up.
  • 1 teaspoon dried or fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 tablespoon vegan mayo I make my own!
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice or caper brine/apple cider vinegar/caper juice
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
Metric - American

Instructions

  • Drain the tin/can of chickpeas.
  • Finely chop the nori sheet if needed.
  • Mash all the ingredients together so the chickpeas are roughly crushed.
  • Add any more seasonings to taste.
  • Create a sandwich with any other salad bits you like! 

Nutrition

Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4mg