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Easy Vegan “Tuna” Melt

Easy Vegan “Tuna” Melt

A delightful and easy vegan version of a classic tuna melt, perfect for sandwiches.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 513 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • potato masher
  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

Cheddar Cheese

  • 1 batch Easy Vegan Cheddar Cheese or sub 4-8 slices store-bought vegan cheese

Chickpeas

  • 1 15-oz can chickpeas thoroughly rinsed and drained

Condiments

  • 2 tablespoon vegan mayonnaise for store-bought, we like Follow Your Heart Vegenaise
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

  • 1-2 tablespoon finely chopped shallot or sub red onion
  • 2 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickles

Bread

  • 8 slices bread any style of bread will work, including gluten-free

Butter

  • 4 tablespoon vegan butter for buttering bread

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • If you want to use the Easy Vegan Cheddar Cheese and haven’t already made it, start making it now.
  • Thoroughly rinse and drain your chickpeas and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess liquid.
  • Place the chickpeas in a medium mixing bowl and use a potato masher or fork to mash them until no large pieces remain.
  • To the chickpeas, add the vegan mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper, shallot, and pickles, and mix thoroughly.

Cooking

  • Heat a medium skillet over medium heat.
  • Butter one side of each slice of bread.
  • Once the skillet is hot, place a slice of bread butter side down in the pan, then spread a semi-thick layer of vegan cheddar cheese on the bread.
  • Top the cheese with a heaping ⅓ cup of the vegan 'tuna,' spreading it out evenly.
  • Place another slice of bread, butter side up, on top of the 'tuna'.
  • Cook the sandwich over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is golden.
  • Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until both sides are golden and cheese is melty.
  • Repeat with remaining bread, cheese, and 'tuna.'
  • Enjoy! These sandwiches pair beautifully with soup or salads.

Notes

Best when fresh. Chickpea ‘tuna’ can be made ahead and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Not freezer friendly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 513kcalCarbohydrates: 61.4gProtein: 14.1gFat: 24.7gSaturated Fat: 12.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.57gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.32gSodium: 864mgPotassium: 310mgFiber: 13.8gSugar: 12.5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 0.4mg
Keyword chickpeas, easy recipe, Sandwich, tuna melt, vegan
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