Vegan Tomato Basil Tuna
Elevate your plant-based meal game with this irresistible Vegan Tomato Basil Tuna recipe—a quick and flavorful alternative to classic tuna salad! Made with protein-packed chickpeas, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil, this dish offers a Mediterranean-inspired twist that’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or even as a salad topper. A creamy blend of vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and nutritional yeast ties it all together, while optional capers add a delightful briny note. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile and wholesome recipe is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a refreshing snack served with crackers and veggies. Whether you’re vegan or simply looking for a creative plant-based option, this dish is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained and finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon capers (optional, for extra briny flavor)
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Add the chickpeas to a medium mixing bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, mash the chickpeas until most are broken down but some chunks remain for texture.
Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, and garlic powder to the bowl.
If using, stir in the capers for a briny touch.
Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or on top of salads. It also pairs well with crackers or as a dip for veggies.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 20.7 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 31.4 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1911 mg | 41% | |
*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.
