food crush

 I'm not one to turn down a great tuna fish salad recipe, especially when it's in between two slices of delicious sourdough! Though when you try this lovely, easy, healthy, vegan version, you'll get why it's become my go-to, lunch munchie food crush of the moment.          

Chickpea "Tuna" Sandwiches  

*serves 2-4

 INGREDIENTS:

 2 cups chickpeas

1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/4 cup yellow onion, finely chopped

1/8 cup celery, finely chopped

1/2 cup to 3/4 cup vegenaise (vegan mayo)

 salt and pepper to taste

whole wheat sourdough, lightly toasted

romaine lettuce leaves

onion sprouts

PREPARATION:

 1) Place chickpeas in a food processor and pulse to your desired consistency. (Alternatively you could mash them by hand with a potato masher) Transfer to a medium size bowl. 

2) Add red bell pepper, onion, celery, and vegenaise to the chickpeas. Toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 

3) Assemble your sandwiches by placing romaine lettuce on first slice of bread. Then add a few scoops of chickpea salad and some sprouts. Finally, top with another slice of bread. Enjoy!

*note: Feel free to add a couple slices of tomato and a little dijon mustard. If you can't find onion sprouts, pea shoots are a great option too!