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Chickpea Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Chickpea Sandwich, often referred to as a chickpea salad sandwich, is a popular vegan alternative to traditional tuna or chicken salad sandwiches. It emerged as part of the plant-based movement, celebrating the versatility of chickpeas as a protein source. This dish is not only nutritious but also reflects the growing trend of incorporating legumes into everyday meals. Today, variations abound, with many adding unique spices or ingredients to personalize the flavor.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cooked chickpeas
3/4 cup celery
3/4 cup corn kernels
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
2 teaspoons miso paste
1 teaspoon capers
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/3 cup plant milk
2 tablespoons fresh or frozen dill
whole grain bread

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: mashed avocado

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

whole grain bread

🥗Healthier: sprouted grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Sprouted grain bread offers more nutrients, while white bread is often cheaper.

1

Soak 1/2 cup raw cashews overnight or quick soak by pouring boiling water over them for 15 minutes.

2

Char 3/4 cup corn kernels in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes until nicely blackened.

3

Roughly mash 2 cups cooked chickpeas.

4

Dice 3/4 cup celery.

5

Once corn is charred, remove from heat and stir it together with the mashed chickpeas and diced celery.

6

Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender with 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 teaspoons miso paste, 1 teaspoon capers, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, 1/3 cup plant milk, and 2 tablespoons dill.

7

Blend until smooth and pour over the chickpea mixture.

8

Load the chickpea smash onto whole grain bread.

Cooking Techniques

mashingmixing

Equipment Needed

skilletblenderheat safe bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-based

Also Known As

Chickpea Salad SandwichVegan Chickpea Sandwich

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