Vegetarian Classic Tuna Sandwich
Experience a delightful twist on a timeless favorite with this Vegetarian Classic Tuna Sandwich, a plant-based version of the classic comfort food. This recipe swaps out traditional tuna for a savory blend of mashed chickpeas and hearts of palm, delivering the same creamy texture and satisfying taste. Fresh celery, red onion, and dill pickle relish add crunch and tang, while vegan mayonnaise and Dijon mustard ensure the perfect balance of flavor. Topped with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and nestled between hearty multigrain bread, this sandwich is both wholesome and filling. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick and easy lunch or dinner option that’s completely vegan, packed with protein, and brimming with vibrant flavors everyone will love. Perfect for meal-prep or casual gatherings, this is a must-try recipe for fans of vegetarian tuna and plant-based sandwiches alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
- 1 can (14 oz) canned hearts of palm
- 1 medium celery stalk
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh dill
- 8 slices multigrain bread
- 4 large lettuce leaves
- 1 large tomato
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas and hearts of palm.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas and hearts of palm together with a fork or potato masher until they are broken down but still slightly chunky.
Finely chop the celery and red onion, and add them to the bowl with the chickpea and hearts of palm mixture.
Add the vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, and dill pickle relish to the mixture.
Season with sea salt, black pepper, and chopped fresh dill, then mix until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Slice the tomato into thin slices.
To assemble the sandwiches, layer a piece of lettuce on four slices of bread, then scoop the chickpea 'tuna' mixture on top.
Add slices of tomato on top of the 'tuna' mixture, then finish with the remaining slices of bread.
Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 7 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 1829 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.9 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 716 mg | 15% | |
*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.
