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Vegan Tuna

A savory and creamy chickpea-based alternative to traditional tuna, perfect for sandwiches or salads.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For Serving
  • Lettuce leaves or sandwich bread For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth, but still have some chunky bits for texture.
  2. Add the vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the mashed chickpeas. Stir until everything is well combined.
  3. Stir in the finely chopped red onion and celery.
  4. Sprinkle in salt and pepper according to your preference and adjust to taste.
  5. Serve the Vegan Tuna on a bed of lettuce or spread it on your favorite sandwich bread.

Notes

Feel free to swap out chickpeas for other legumes like white beans or lentils. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month.