Vegan Classic Tuna Baguette
Elevate your lunchtime favorites with this Vegan Classic Tuna Baguette, a plant-based twist on the beloved sandwich. Tender chickpeas are mashed and seasoned with tangy Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and finely shredded nori for a hint of the sea, creating a protein-packed "tuna" filling that’s rich in flavor and texture. Combined with crisp red onion, crunchy celery, and briny capers, this mixture is held together with creamy vegan mayo and nutritional yeast for a savory depth. Served on a freshly sliced whole wheat or gluten-free baguette layered with crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes, this sandwich is as nourishing as it is satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick lunch, a picnic, or meal-prepping for your busy week. Vegan, healthy, and utterly delicious, this recipe proves you can enjoy all the classic flavors without compromising on your dietary values.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
- 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped Red onion
- 2 stalks, finely chopped Celery stalks
- 1 tablespoon, drained Capers
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Dill pickles
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 sheet, finely shredded Nori sheet
- 1 whole wheat or gluten-free Baguette
- 4 large leaves Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium, sliced Tomato
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
In a medium-sized bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they reach a desirable texture. They should be mostly mashed with some chunkiness remaining.
Add the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, chopped red onion, chopped celery, capers, lemon juice, dill pickles, salt, black pepper, and finely shredded nori sheet to the mashed chickpeas.
Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Slice the baguette into four equal sections, then slice each section in half horizontally.
Lay a large lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each baguette section.
Spoon a generous amount of the chickpea 'tuna' mixture over the lettuce.
Top with tomato slices.
Cover with the top half of the baguette.
Serve immediately or wrap tightly for later consumption.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1268 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 5382 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.0 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 16.7 mg | 93% | |
| Potassium | 2293 mg | 49% | |
*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.
