Lunchtime doesn’t always give you a lot of time to cook. You just want something simple and easy to get you through the afternoon. This sandwich is quick and easy, yet healthy and delicious.
MyFitnessPal partners with one of our scientific advisors, Dr. Danielle Belardo, to bring you this high-fiber, vegan chickpea “tuna” salad sandwich.
Fiber is good Digestion slows down And it helps you feel fuller for longer, and this recipe really packs it in. Chicks Good source Not only fiber proteinIt has a variety of benefits, from bone and muscle health to increased energy.
This recipe uses chickpeas instead of seafood, but still satisfies your craving for a classic tuna sandwich. “The chickpeas provide a rich, tuna-like texture, and the celery and red onion add a nice crunch,” says Bellardo.
Tuna salad sandwiches are as satisfying as they are nostalgic, and this recipe offers a new vegan twist on an old classic. If you’re looking for a more fiber-rich or vegan recipe, look no further. MyFitnessPal App: It’s free and has over 2,000 recipes. Check it out!
Serves: 1 | Serving size: 1 sandwich
ingredient:
- ½ cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 slices of Dave’s Killer Bread (Dr. Belardo uses the high-fiber Powerseed variety!)
- Salt and pepper to taste
map:
- Place the chickpeas in a mixing bowl and mash with a fork until crumbs form.
- Stir in vegan mayonnaise, celery, and red onion.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the chickpea “tuna” salad on one slice of Dave’s Killer Bread and top with a second slice.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving: Calories: ~560, Total Fat: 26.6g, Fiber: 13.6g, Protein: 15.8g.
Nutrition facts may vary slightly depending on the specific brand of vegan mayonnaise used and the type of Dave’s Killer Bread.
