Easy Vegan Tuna Sandwich (Chickpea of the Sea)

This easy ‘Chickpea of the Sea’ Vegan Tuna Sandwich is healthy, high in protein, super delicious and sustainable for the environment! Seafood is a replacement everybody is looking for because it’s a very distinct taste that when attached to, is hard to wean yourself off of it. So this chickpea filling is a perfect replacement that mocks the taste of seafood and you are helping the sea life! Win-win!

Now, I’m not here to claim it’s going to taste EXACTLY like tuna. But, the addition of some crushed nori does add a sea flavour and is the key ingredient here.

The best part about this chickpea tuna is that it can be served in many ways than one!

Spoon it out of the container (my personal favourite!)
Stashed between two sourdough bread slices (easy and tasty lunch!)
Added to a green salad to pimp it up.
Use as a dip for fresh cut veggies like carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers etc.
Use as a dip for nachos, crackers or flatbreads.

I am an absolute fan of this recipe and hope you all like it as much as I do too. It involved simple ingredients as mentioned in the next section.

INGREDIENTS + SUBSTITUTIONS

Here is everything you’ll need to make the best vegan tuna sandwich filling. I have added substitutes here and extra additions in the next section.

Chickpeas – canned or freshly boiled (after soaking overnight)
Onions – Any variety works well here (red, green, scallion etc. Even shallots should go)
Vegan yoghurt – This acts as a binder. You may sub with vegan mayo (is actually better but I didn’t have access to one, the day I made it), or even some hummus.
Lemon juice – This gives it the perfect tang and balances out the flavour. You can sub for lime juice or a bit of apple cider vinegar.
Salt + Garlic Powder – salt is important to bring out the flavours and garlic powder is a flavour booster
Nori Sheets (crushed) – The perfect way to add the ‘sea flavour’. You can choose to not use it but it takes away the ‘sea flavour’. It will still taste great, so don’t worry.

Optional add-ins

Celery: Adds a nice crunch and texture profile to it)

Smoked paprika: Adds a smoky flavour to it.

Avocado: For a nice addition of healthy fats and creamy texture
Chia seeds or hemp seeds: For a healthy addition of omega-3 (to replicate the nutrition profile of tuna)

HOW TO STORE and MEAL PREP

Refrigerator: Any leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 5 days, in a covered container.
Meal prep: For meal prep, make a large batch of the tuna filling and store one-half in the freezer for up to a month. Use the rest in sandwiches, wraps or in a salad for a quick lunch during the week.

Please let me know if you give this recipe a try and share your creation with me on Instagram!

Have a great day 🙂

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