chickpea-tuna-melts.md

title	description	date	tags	layout
Chickpea Tuna Melts	Chickpea Tuna Melts	2022-05-31 10:42:00 -0700	chickpeas	layouts/post.njk

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons red onion, diced finely
• 2 tablespoons celery, diced finely
• 1/4 cup dill pickle, diced finely
• 1/4 cup vegan mayo
• 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tsp juice from jarred pickles
• 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 large tomato
• 1 cup vegan cheddar shreds
• 6 slices bread of choice

Directions

• Wash and drain your chickpeas. Add to a bowl and mash with fork or potato masher until all chickpeas are mashed with a few left in whole pieces.
• Add in your celery, onion and dill pickle. Mix to combine.
• Add in your vegan mayo, dijon, lemon juice & pickle juice. Mix to combine. Add in your seasonings and mix until everything is well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
• Slice tomato and lay out your slices of bread.
• Evenly distribute your chickpea 'tuna" and top with 1-2 slices of tomato. Season the tomatoes with a little salt & pepper. Add your cheese on top.
• Place in oven on broil and cook until your vegan cheese has melted.
• Serve immediately.