Stunningly Good Chickpea Tuna Melt
Treat yourself to a rich and savory lunch with a vegetarian Chickpea Tuna Melt. Satisfies cravings, fills your belly, and fuels you all day!
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas drained, 425 g
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion about ¼ of a medium onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery about ½ a stalk
- 1 tsp capers finely chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Fixings
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 15 g
- 2 slices tomato
- 2 slices sharp cheddar cheese can sub provolone
Instructions
- Tuna Salad: Roughly smash the chickpeas with a fork or your fingers. Finely chop the onion, celery, and capers. Stir everything together, adding a pinch of salt and pepper as needed to suit your taste.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise onto one side of each bread slice (this replaces the butter on the outside of the sandwich, creating a golden brown crispy crust when cooked!) Onto the mayo-free side, layer in the tuna salad, tomato, and cheese.
- Cook: Cook sandwiches over medium heat in a large skillet or panini press until outsides are golden brown and cheese has melted. Alternatively, set the oven to broil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make it vegan by using a plant-based cheddar and mayonnaise.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 88.3g | Protein: 24.3g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 1468mg | Fiber: 10.2g | Sugar: 5.3g | Iron: 5mg
