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Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich
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Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich

The Buffalo Chickpea Sandwich features a spicy chickpea salad with mashed chickpeas combined with green onions, celery, shredded carrot, and jalapeño, all coated in hummus and hot sauce for a tangy, creamy spread. Paired with leafy greens and bread, this sandwich delivers a balance of textures from the soft chickpeas to the crisp vegetables. Its heat and creaminess make it an appealing plant-based alternative for sandwiches, enhanced with optional toppings like red cabbage or red onion for additional crunch.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

FOR THE SANDWICH
  • bread
  • leafy greens (I used arugula)
  • chickpea recipe below, buffalo style; salad
  • red cabbage or thinly sliced red onion
BUFFALO CHICKPEA SALAD
  • 15 oz chickpeas drained + rinsed, canned
  • 3 green onion stalks
  • 2-3 celery stalks
  • ¼ cup carrot shredded
  • 1-2 jalapeno pepper
  • 1/4-1/3 cup hummus plain
  • 2 TBSP hot sauce plus extra to taste, "red hot" style
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
TASTY SANDWICH SPREAD OPTIONS
  • mayonnaise vegan or regular
  • avocado mashed
  • hummus

Instructions

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  1. Drain and rinse your chickpeas and add them to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher and/or fork until texture appears flaked, almost like tuna salad. To make things even easier, break out the food processor and pulse a few times to coarsely mince chickpeas.
  2. Next chop your green onion, celery, and shredded carrots. If you're not using pre-shredded carrots you can grate them using a box grater then chop into little pieces)
  3. Remove the stem of the jalapeños and cut in half. Scrape out the seeded center of each half. Feel free to add some of the seeds back in for a spicier sandwich.
  4. Add to the bowl with your chickpeas and veggies, then season with red hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Add hummus (plus any extra to taste) and stir well to coat.
  5. Lightly toast bread. Add sandwich spread of choice and top with buffalo chickpea salad.
  6. If topping your sandwich with red onion, just slice it super thin and pile it on. If using red cabbage or slaw mix, your can lightly dress it with a little oil and vinegar and season to taste.
  7. Add leafy greens, cabbage or red onion, and any extra veggies your heart desires. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Mash chickpeas thoroughly to achieve a flaky salad texture similar to tuna salad.
  • Adjust the amount of jalapeño seeds to control the spiciness of your sandwich.
  • Lightly toasting the bread helps keep the sandwich from becoming soggy.
  • Optional spreads like mayonnaise, avocado, or hummus add different creamy textures and flavors.
  • Use thinly sliced red onion or lightly dressed red cabbage for added crunch and flavor contrast.

Nutrition Information

Calories 249kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 3g (5%) Sodium 752mg (31%) Potassium 290mg (6%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1570IU (31%) Vitamin C 6.9mg (8%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 249

% Daily Value*

Calories 249kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 3g 5%
Sodium 752mg 31%
Potassium 290mg 6%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1570IU 31%
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.