10 Vegan Lunch Ideas
Wendy
A quick and healthy vegan sandwich made with a creamy chickpea salad filling, packed with plant-based protein, fresh veggies, and delicious flavor. Perfect for a fast lunch or meal prep!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 8 minutes mins
Course lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4
Calories 250 kcal
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup celery diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- Fresh lettuce and tomato slices for garnish
Mash the Chickpeas:
In a medium-sized bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly broken down, leaving some chunks for texture.
Mix the Salad:
Add vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, diced celery, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix everything together until the chickpea mixture is creamy and well-combined.
Assemble the Sandwiches:
Spread the chickpea salad onto 4 slices of whole-grain bread. Top with fresh lettuce and tomato slices, then close the sandwich with the remaining bread slices.
Serve:
Serve immediately, or wrap up the sandwiches for a quick meal on-the-go!
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
Keyword Breakfast Sandwich, Chickpea Salad, Sandwich