Vegetarian Classic Tuna Mayonnaise
Experience the mouthwatering twist on a lunchtime favorite with this Vegetarian Classic Tuna Mayonnaise recipe! Perfect for anyone seeking plant-based meal ideas, this clever concoction uses mashed chickpeas to replicate the flaky texture of tuna, while nori sheets and capers evoke the flavors of the sea. Tossed with creamy vegan mayonnaise, crunchy celery, red onion, and dill pickles, this vibrant dish is ready in just 15 minutes and pairs beautifully with sandwich bread, wraps, or leafy salads. Wholesome, satisfying, and full of zingy lemon juice and peppery seasoning, it’s a must-try for vegans and vegetarians craving the nostalgia of tuna mayo.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Chickpeas (canned)
- 100 g Vegan mayonnaise
- 0.5 Red onion
- 2 Celery stalks
- 2 Dill pickles
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Capers
- 0.5 Nori sheet
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp Salt
Instructions
Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander under cold water.
Transfer the chickpeas to a mixing bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until most are broken up with some chunks remaining.
Finely chop the red onion, celery stalks, and dill pickles, then add them to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas.
Cut the nori sheet into small pieces and add it to the mixture to mimic the flavor of the sea.
Add the vegan mayonnaise, lemon juice, and capers to the bowl.
Season with ground black pepper and salt, then mix everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or as a topping for salads.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
954 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2561 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.3 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.9 g | 121% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 37.8 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1557 mg | 33% | |
*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.
