Vegan Tuna Recipe With Smashed Chickpeas

A delicious tuna alternative made with smashed chickpeas and vegan mayonnaise. The perfect protein addition to any salad or sandwich for those following a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle.

Course Lunch, Snack

Cuisine High Protein Vegan

Keyword vegan tuna recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings serving

Calories 485kcal

Author Georgia Papas

Ingredients

¾ cup cooked or canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise (store bought or homemade. My vegan mayo recipe is awesome!)
½ stalk of celery, finely chopped
¼ small red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 slices sourdough or your favourite bread (if making a chickpea smash sandwich!)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Using a fork or potato masher, smash the chickpeas until they are partially mashed but still have some texture.
Add the vegan mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed. You can add more lemon juice for a tangier flavor or more salt and pepper for additional seasoning.
Once the vegan tuna mixture is well combined and seasoned to your liking, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the vegan tuna on your favorite bread for a delicious sandwich or on a bed of mixed greens for a refreshing salad. You can also add additional toppings such as sliced tomatoes, avocado, or pickles for extra flavor and texture.

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Notes

Bread is not included in the calorie and nutritional information

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