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Gochujang Chickpea Salad Sandwich
5 from 75 votes

Gochujang Chickpea Salad Sandwich

The Gochujang Chickpea Salad Sandwich features a creamy chickpea mixture spiced with gochujang and lime, combined with crunchy bell pepper, onion, and fresh herbs. Caramelized onions cooked with garlic and maple syrup add a sweet, savory depth, and vegan mayo or non-dairy yogurt binds the salad. Served on bread, wraps, or lettuce, it provides a flavorful plant-based filling with spicy, tangy, and fresh notes.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

For the Caramelized Onion
  • 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onion thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sugar
  • 2 teaspoons gochujang paste
For the Chickpea Salad Sandwich
  • 15 ounce chickpeas drained, or 1 1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas (or use other beans of choice, canned
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Non-Dairy yogurt or vegan mayo
  • 2 teaspoons gochujang paste
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup cilantro or other herbs of choice, chopped
For assembly
  • bread wraps, lettuce leaves, and/or salad greens
  • Vegan mayo

Instructions

Caramelize the onions.
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  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion and a good pinch of the salt, and mix and cook until the onions start to turn translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir occasionally and add splash of water if the pan is drying out.
  2. Mix in the garlic, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then mix in the rest of the salt along with the maple syrup and gochujang. Add a splash of water to help the gochujang mix into the onion, then reduce the heat to medium, and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onions are starting to turn golden and the garlic has cooked. Switch off the heat and set aside while you make the salad.
Make the gochujang chickpea salad.
  1. Add the chickpeas, spices, salt, yogurt, gochujang, and lime juice to a bowl. Mix well, press and mash about half of the chickpeas using a fork or masher. Mix in the onion, bell pepper, and cilantro. Now, taste and adjust flavor, adding more non-dairy yogurt or vegan mayo, if needed, for more creaminess. (You can also fold some of the caramelized onion into the chickpea mixture.)
  2. Then, assemble the sandwich. Add a layer of vegan mayo onto one slice of the bread, and top it with salad greens, lettuce, or fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley. Generously pile on the gochujang chickpea salad and then the caramelized onions, and close the sandwich with another slice of bread. Wrap it up in parchment paper, slice, and either a pack for your lunch or serve now.
  3. Serve it in a bread as above or pita sandwich or in a wrap or lettuce wrap or as a dip with tortilla chips or pita chips!

Notes

  • Nutritional info excludes bread and mayo as these vary by choice and amount.
  • Make sandwiches using lettuce wraps, gluten-free or regular bread to suit dietary needs.
  • Use gluten-free gochujang and bread for a gluten-free sandwich; select soy-free ingredients for soy-free options.
  • Prepare chickpea salad and caramelized onions up to two days in advance; refrigerate in airtight containers.
  • Assembled sandwiches should be eaten soon to avoid soggy bread; store for a few hours refrigerated if needed.
  • Add crunchy veggies like celery or herbs such as dill or thyme to vary texture and flavor if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 630mg (26%) Potassium 420mg (9%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 518IU (10%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 106mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 630mg 26%
Potassium 420mg 9%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 518IU 10%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 106mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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