4.8 from 15 votes
Stunningly Good Chickpea Tuna Melt
Treat yourself to a rich and savory lunch with a vegetarian Chickpea Tuna Melt. Satisfies cravings, fills your belly, and fuels you all day!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Calories: 668 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 1 oz can chickpeas drained, 425 g
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion about ¼ of a medium onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery about ½ a stalk
- 1 tsp capers finely chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Sandwich Fixings
- 4 lices sourdough bread
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise 15 g
- 2 lices tomato
- 2 lices sharp cheddar cheese can sub provolone
Instructions
- Tuna Salad: Roughly smash the chickpeas with a fork or your fingers. Finely chop the onion, celery, and capers. Stir everything together, adding a pinch of salt and pepper as needed to suit your taste.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise onto one side of each bread slice (this replaces the butter on the outside of the sandwich, creating a golden brown crispy crust when cooked!) Onto the mayo-free side, layer in the tuna salad, tomato, and cheese.
- Cook: Cook sandwiches over medium heat in a large skillet or panini press until outsides are golden brown and cheese has melted. Alternatively, set the oven to broil and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make it vegan by using a plant-based cheddar and mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
668kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
88.3g
(29%)
Protein
24.3g
(49%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Sodium
1468mg
(61%)
Fiber
10.2g
(41%)
Sugar
5.3g
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 668
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 668kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 88.3g | 29% |
| Protein | 24.3g | 49% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Sodium | 1468mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 10.2g | 41% |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.