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!
More sandwich inspiration:
- Strawberry Lavender Chicken Salad
- Asian Barbecue Baked Tofu
- Slow Cooker Chicken Caesar Sandwiches (pack the filling in a thermos to keep it warm)
- Green Mint Chutney & Cheese Sandwiches
- Cilantro Lime Black Bean & Sweet Potato Filled Pitas
