Tasty Chickpea Sandwich Filling
Transform your lunchtime routine with this delicious **Tasty Chickpea Sandwich Filling**, a quick and easy recipe that’s as satisfying as it is versatile. Packed with protein-rich **canned chickpeas**, this creamy mixture gets its vibrant flavor from tangy **Dijon mustard**, zesty **pickle relish**, and a hint of **lemon juice**, perfectly complemented by the crunch of **diced celery** and the boldness of **red onion**. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly filling makes for the perfect **meal prep** option, easily customizable with your favorite toppings like fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Whether served on hearty bread, in a wrap, or with crackers, it’s an effortlessly healthy and flavorful choice for lunch or a light dinner. Plus, a sprinkle of optional paprika adds the perfect finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Using a fork or potato masher, mash the chickpeas until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky for texture.
Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, red onion, pickle relish, parsley, and lemon juice to the bowl.
Season with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, spread on bread or toast, layered with lettuce, tomato, and any other desired toppings.
Alternatively, refrigerate the filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days for meal prep or later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 45 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 378 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.6 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
