Chickpea Tuna Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- pinch garlic powder (optional)
- 8 slices whole wheat bread
- 4 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup cucumber thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup purple cabbage thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
Preparation
In a food processor (or blender), pulse chickpeas a few times to break into small pieces, (you can also use the back of a fork or potato masher). Transfer to mixing bowl
In a small bowl combine tahini and lemon juice. Mix to combine, then add to mashed chickpeas. Add diced onion, sea salt, pepper, and pinch garlic powder. Stir to combine. Optional to add more sea salt and lemon juice for desired taste
Build four sandwiches by adding 1 tsp dijon mustard to each slice (spread to even). Fill with chickpea tuna, cucumber, red cabbage, and alfalfa sprouts. Season with more salt and pepper. •
