Description
A fresh and flavorful vegan sandwich made with mashed chickpeas and vibrant pesto. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner with a satisfying texture and herby taste.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup vegan pesto
- 2 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Bread or sandwich rolls
- Lettuce or greens (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but slightly chunky.
- Add the vegan pesto, vegan mayonnaise, and lemon juice to the mashed chickpeas and mix well.
- Stir in the chopped celery and red onion until evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading the chickpea mixture onto bread and topping with lettuce or greens if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use store-bought or homemade vegan pesto depending on preference.
- Add sliced tomatoes or avocado for extra flavor and texture.
- Store leftover chickpea salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be served as a wrap or on crackers instead of bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
