Vegan Value Meals | Chickpea Salad Sandwiches

Vegan Chickpea "Tuna" Sandwiches: A Delicious and Affordable Meal for Under $20

It's another Vegan Value Meals where we help you learn how to cook a meal for a family of four for $20 or less. This week, we're bringing you a plant-based twist on a classic favorite: Vegan Chickpea "Tuna" Sandwiches. With a creamy, tangy chickpea mixture that's packed with flavor and texture, this meal is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Grocery List (Approximate Prices)

• 2 cans chickpeas: $2.00

• Vegan mayonnaise (small jar): $4.00

• Dijon mustard (small jar): $2.00

• 1 small red onion: $0.75

• 2 stalks celery: $0.75

• Pickle relish or pickles (small jar): $2.00

• 1 lemon: $0.50

• 1 pack seaweed snack: $3.00

• Whole grain bread (1 loaf) or wraps (1 pack): $3.00

• Lettuce leaves (optional): $1.50

• Tomato slices (optional): $1.50

Total Approximate Cost: $14.50 ($17.50 if including optional lettuce and tomato)

Grocery Price Disclaimer: Prices may vary based on your location. The prices listed above reflect the amount needed for the recipe, not necessarily the full purchase price of each product.

Prep Time | 15 minutes

Cook Time | 0 minutes

Serving Size | Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise

• 2 tbsp yellow or Dijon mustard

• 1 small red onion, finely chopped

• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp pickle relish or chopped pickles

• 1 pack seaweed snack

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 8 slices whole grain bread or 4 whole grain wraps

• Lettuce leaves (optional)

• Tomato slices (optional)

Instructions:

Prepare the Chickpea Mixture:

• In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly broken down but still have some texture.

• Add the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped red onion, celery, pickle relish or chopped pickles, lemon juice, and seaweed snack.

• Mix well to combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble the Sandwiches/Wraps:

• Lay out the bread slices or wraps.

• Spread a generous amount of the chickpea mixture onto each slice of bread or wrap.

• Add optional lettuce leaves and tomato slices if desired.

• If making sandwiches, top with another slice of bread. If making wraps, fold the sides and roll up.

Serve:

• Cut the sandwiches in half if desired, and serve immediately.

Kitchen Tools Needed

• Large bowl

• Fork or potato masher

• Knife

• Cutting board

• Spoon for mixing

Feed a family of 4 for less than $20 with this delicious recipe! Save this reel so you can make this for your family. Tune in every Monday for Vegan Value Meals to help you and your family eat delicious and filling meals on a budget. Enjoy these flavorful and satisfying Vegan Chickpea "Tuna" Sandwiches!

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