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Vegan Tuna Mayo (aka tuna salad) Sandwich
Vegan tuna mayo is easy to make, healthy and a great alternative to fish. The texture comes from mashed chickpeas (garbanzo beans) so it's a nutritious sandwich filling with loads of fantastic flavours including capers and red onion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 75 kcal
Course:
Condiments , Lunch
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 400g/15oz can
- 3 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 1 spring onion (scallion), finely chopped
- 15 capers finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons tamari or soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon crumbled dried nori seaweed (optional)
- Small pinch salt and pepper
To serve:
- lettuce
- tomatoes sliced
- bread of choice
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then coarsely mash them with a fork.
- Add all remaining ingredients and mix to combine.
- Serve on bread with salad leaves and tomatoes.
- !Note: if gluten-free choose gluten-free mayonnaise and soy sauce.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts are given for the filling only since the type of bread or wrap you choose will affect the nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
20mg
(1%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.