Pantry Potterings

SMASHED CHICKPEA ‘TUNA’ | EASY & VEGAN

Delicious bagel or sandwich filling, or added to pasta for a quick pasta salad


Makes: Enough for 6 sandwiches
Takes: 10-15 minutes
Level: Easy
Scroll down for step-by-step with images

INGREDIENTS:

  • 240g Can of Chickpeas, drained well
  • 2 tbs Mayonnaise, ensure vegan if important to you
  • 1/2 small Red Onion
  • 1 small stick of Celery
  • 1.5 tsp Dried Dill
  • 1 tbs Lemon Juice
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

METHOD:

  1. Using a sharp knife, chop the red onion and celery into small pieces, and drain canned chickpeas, rinsing very well with water.
  2. Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl or dish, I use a baking dish as the shallow and wide surface area makes mashing easier.
  3. Using a fork, smash the chickpeas, leaving some texture to them. I like to use a fork to smash the chickpeas, but you could blitz in a food processor if you like a smoother texture. Add the mayonnaise, stirring until combined.
  4. Add the chopped veggies, dried dill, and lemon juice to the chickpeas.
  5. Mix all the ingredients together, adding salt and pepper to taste. I find this tastes better with quite a bit of salt.
Simple and yummy topping for crackers

Step-by-step:

1. Using a sharp knife, chop the red onion and celery into small pieces, and drain canned chickpeas, rinsing very well with water.

2. Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl or dish, I use a baking dish as the shallow and wide surface area makes mashing easier.
3. Using a fork, smash the chickpeas, leaving some texture to them. I like to use a fork to smash the chickpeas, but you could blitz in a food processor if you like a smoother texture. Add the mayonnaise, stirring until combined.
4. Add the chopped veggies, dried dill, and lemon juice to the chickpeas.
5. Mix all the ingredients together, adding salt and pepper to taste. I find this tastes better with quite a bit of salt.

If you liked this recipe, you should try it as a filling in our EASY BREAD ROLLS!