Chickpea Salad Melts (Vegetarian Tuna Melts)
Delicious vegetarian Chickpea Salad Melts, perfect for lunch or dinner. A great alternative to classic tuna melts.
Equipment
- large pan
- medium-sized bowl
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 0.5 celery diced
- 0.5 cup pickles diced
- 0.33 cup red onion diced
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice optional
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise vegan or regular
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 8 slices bread preferred, whole wheat sandwich bread recommended
- 8 slices cheese preferred, sharp cheddar recommended
Instructions
- Mash the rinsed and drained chickpeas in a medium sized bowl, leaving some whole for texture.
- Mix in celery, pickles, onion, dill, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and mayo until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pan over medium-low heat. Butter one side of a slice of bread, place butter side down on a cutting board, add cheese and spoonfuls of chickpea salad on top.
- Add another slice of bread on top, butter the top slice, then place in the pan, cheese side down. Cook each side for about 3-5 minutes until cheese melts and bread is golden.
- Let cool for a minute or two, slice in half and enjoy with chips, fries, veggies, or a salad.
Notes
These Chickpea Salad Melts are easy to make and hearty enough for dinner.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
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