Stellar Sandwiches Make Tasty School Lunches

Details: Category: School Lunch Ideas; Published on Monday, 22 August 2011 17:05; Written by Kathy; Hits: 854

Sandwiches are the quintessential lunch and they never have to get boring. If you’re looking to stretch your food budget they are a perfect go-to lunch.

Try buying a re-usable sandwich bag to keep it green. They wash up easily and you’ll avoid all the BPA’s that can be found in some plastic containers. Plus if they leave it behind at school it’s easily identifiable!

Save those leftovers from dinner for a sandwich or two the next day. And, as you can see below, if you have a can of chickpeas you can make the whole family some mock-tuna sandwiches.

Don’t forget everyone's favorite, the peanut butter sandwich. It’s easy, inexpensive and the variations are almost endless. Add bananas and nuts, serve on apple slices, or even coat it with cornflakes and grill it.

Mock-Tuna Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes
Serves 4

1 (15 ounce) can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 stalk celery, minced
2 tablespoons raw onion, minced (optional)
3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (use a vegan mayo to make it vegan)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala (or curry powder)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
sandwich bread or wraps, for serving

Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. You can use the food processor if you’re careful. Too long and you’ll have a smooth hummusy like paste instead of a chunky tuna one.

Add in the other ingredients, mix, taste and season again if needed. This is a great last minute sandwich spread!

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