Tuna? Tu-nah, this recipe uses chickpeas as a base for a healthy, creamy sandwich filling. A new and exciting lunch box option to try!
Tunah Sandwich
ingredients
1 stalk of celery
¼ red onion
1 nori sheet
1 can of chickpeas, drained
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
1 lemon, juiced
¼ cup capers
Sandwich:
8 slices rye bread (2 each)
4 lettuce leaves
method
1. Roughly chop 1 stalk of celery, ¼ red onion and 1 nori sheet. Add to a blender, or food processor, with 1 can of chickpeas, ¼ cup vegan mayonnaise, the juice from 1 lemon and ¼ cup capers. *If you don’t have either appliance you can also mash these ingredients together using a potato masher.
2. Blend until all ingredients are mashed together (you still want it chunky and not too smooth). Transfer to a bowl.
3. Add tunah mix (approximately 2 heaped tbsp) onto a slice of rye bread and place lettuce on top! Make 4 sandwiches, or keep tunah mix in the fridge for later.
nutritional information
Nutritional Information – 18g / 2 heaped tbsp of tunah
Calories – 110kcal / 460kJ
Protein – 2g
Carbohydrates – 5g
Fat – 9g
Nutritional Information – per sandwich (with 2 heaped tbsp of tunah)
Calories – 250kcal / 1050kJ
Protein – 6g
Carbohydrates – 31g
Fat – 11g
Ve – Vegan
DF – Dairy Free
GF – Gluten free option *use GF when making the sandwich
NF – Nut Free
Fibre + Folate + Protein
The main ingredient of this tuna substitute is chickpeas, which host several nutritional benefits including providing you with a hit of protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals. Their fibre content helps move food through our digestive system and facilitates a healthy gut environment, balancing bacteria and pH levels. Research shows this decreases the risk of IBS, heart disease, kidney stones and cancer. Then they continue to serve us with high levels of folate, iron, phosphorus and B vitamins. Folate supports cell production and helps the body process the B vitamins and protein, so they can effectively move through the body doing their jobs. Their high-protein content means your muscles are able to recover more efficiently and build themselves stronger for your next session!
Annie Long
FBFM Head Recipe Designer
Annie is a certified nutritionist with a plant-based focus. She believes that eating a diet primarily made of plants is not only beneficial to our bodies, but also for the environment and the animals we share it with. Food is her passion, but when she’s not in the kitchen you’ll find her hanging out with her golden retriever somewhere by the sea!
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