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vegan not tuna sandwich

Naturally Nautical not tuna sandwich

A substitute for tuna, made with chickpeas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine sandwiches
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 ounce can or box chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)
  • 1/4 cup vegan mayo
  • 2-3 tablespoons onion minced I prefer red
  • 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optonal
  • 1/2 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds,salted
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pickle or pickle relish optional
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to your liking

Instructions
 

  • Drain chickpeas and pour them into a bowl or pie plate wide enough to mash. Mash up chickpeas with fork or potato masher leaving some whole. Add in rest of ingredients. Use for sandwich filling, dip for crackers or wrapped in a lettuce leaf.

Notes

My favorite way to enjoy this sandwich is on lightly toasted ciabatta bread or roll with romaine lettuce and a thick slice of tomato. Love it!