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Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This Jalapeno Popper Chickpea Salad Sandwich recipe combines two favorites into a new exciting lunch sandwich! Protein-rich chickpeas and veggies tossed with a creamy tofu based jalapeño popper dip, with a bit of a kick thanks to both pickled and fresh jalapenos!  Soyfree option Glutenfree option

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Chill time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Dip ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Silken or Firm Tofu or 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water for 15 mins for soyfree
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast or ½ tsp prepared mustard
  • 4 slices pickled jalapeno
  • 2-3 tbsp water
For chickpeas:
  • 15 oz can of chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked
  • ¼ cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onion
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh jalapeno (remove seeds to reduce heat if needed)
Assembly:
  • 4 bread slices (use Glutenfree bread for gf or serve in a bowl with crunchy greens and veggies )
  • Greens like spinach cucumber, or other fresh veggies
  • Sliced jalapeno or pickled jalapeno

Instructions

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  1. Blend all the dip ingredients until smooth in a blender. Add a tbsp water if needed.
  2. Mash the cooked chickpeas in a bowl until mostly mashed with a few whole ones left.
  3. Add in the rest of the chickpea salad ingredients including the tofu dip and mix really well. Chill for 15 mins
  4. Taste and adjust salt and flavor as needed. Add something sweet like dried cranberries or raisins If you like or toasted cashews.
  5. To assemble, prepare sandwich bread or wrap. Add a good helping of chickpea sandwich mix. Top with pickled jalapeños.

Notes

  • The chickpea salad will store in the refrigerator for up to 4 day
  • Feel free to add something sweet like dried cranberries or raisins if you like.
  • For some crunch, add toasted pecans or cashews.
  • The flavor of this chickpeas salad develops as it sits, so chill it for some time before serving.
  • For a lower-carb version enjoy this salad in a lettuce wrap, or stuffed inside a hollowed-out tomato, or rolled up in a low carb tortilla.
  • Not a fan of tofu? Use 1/4 cup of soaked cashew nuts instead. 
  • Nutrition does not include bread

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 514mg (21%) Potassium 473mg (14%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 902IU (18%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 514mg 21%
Potassium 473mg 10%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 902IU 18%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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