Curried Chickpea Sandwich

This is a delicious twist on a smashed chickpea sandwich that packs plenty of fibre, protein and is great for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels w...This is a delicious twist on a smashed chickpea sandwich that packs plenty of fibre, protein and is great for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels whilst being delicious and simple to prepare! Read more This is a delicious twist on a smashed chickpea sandwich that packs plenty of fibre, protein and is great for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels whilst being delicious and simple to prepare! This is a delicious twist on a smashed chickpea sandwich that packs plenty of fibre, protein and is great for maintaining healthy blood sugar levels whilst being delicious and simple to prepare!

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
0 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Healthy
fats
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Gluten View all Chilli, Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Milk, Peppers, Celery, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Cinnamon, Eggs, Onion, Ginger, Grains, Coriander, Turmeric, Lemon, Bell Peppers, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 2
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
red onion
Swaps: white onion, spring onion
finely diced
celery
diced
mayonnaise
curry powder
juiced
coriander
chopped
or GF alternative
Swaps: watercress, mixed salad leaves, rocket leaves
Swaps: red pepper, baby tomatoes
sliced
roasted peppers (jarred)
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Healthy
fats

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

27g
Protein
581kcal
Calories
19g
Total Fat
78g
Carbs
14g
Sugars
20g
Fibre
229mg
Calcium
18%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
172mg
Magnesium
41%
 
1062mg
Potassium
23%
 
597mg
Sodium
26%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
7.3mg
Vitamin E
49%
 
195mcg
Vitamin B9
49%
 
180mcg
Vitamin A
20%
 
56mg
Vitamin C
62%
 
3.6mg
Zinc
33%
 
112mcg
Vitamin K
93%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
5.9mg
Vitamin B3
37%
 
1mg
Vitamin B6
59%
 
478mg
Phosphorus
38%
 
Protein: 27g; Calories: 581kcal; Total Fat: 19g; Carbs: 78g; Sugars: 14g; Fibre: 20g; Calcium: 229mg (18%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 172mg (41%); Potassium: 1062mg (23%); Sodium: 597mg (26%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 7.3mg (49%); Vitamin B9: 195mcg (49%); Vitamin A: 180mcg (20%); Vitamin C: 56mg (62%); Zinc: 3.6mg (33%); Vitamin K: 112mcg (93%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 5.9mg (37%); Vitamin B6: 1mg (59%); Phosphorus: 478mg (38%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Prebiotics
Healthy
fats
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Gluten View all Chilli, Cumin, Chickpeas, Beans, Milk, Peppers, Celery, Tomato, Spinach, Legumes, Dairy, Cinnamon, Eggs, Onion, Ginger, Grains, Coriander, Turmeric, Lemon, Bell Peppers, Gluten
Ingredients
Serves 2
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
red onion
Swaps: white onion, spring onion
finely diced
celery
diced
mayonnaise
curry powder
juiced
coriander
chopped
or GF alternative
Swaps: watercress, mixed salad leaves, rocket leaves
Swaps: red pepper, baby tomatoes
sliced
roasted peppers (jarred)

Ingredients

Serves 2
chickpeas (can)
drained and rinsed
red onion
Swaps: white onion, spring onion
finely diced
celery
diced
mayonnaise
curry powder
juiced
coriander
chopped
or GF alternative
Swaps: watercress, mixed salad leaves, rocket leaves
Swaps: red pepper, baby tomatoes
sliced
roasted peppers (jarred)

Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

In a large bowl, mix the chickpeas, red onion, celery, mayo, yoghurt, spices and lemon juice with some salt and pepper. Using a fork or potato masher, squash the chickpeas as well as you can. Stir through the coriander.

3

Make your sandwich by toasting your bread, then filling with layers of spinach, tomato slices, pepper slices and chickpea mix.

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User comments (14)

Maggie 2 weeks ago

Very tasty and easy to make.

Dave 2 months ago

Very tasty. Doubled the amount of lemon juice for a bit more zing and used a mini food processor to mix together.

Kerry 3 months ago

Absolutely delicious! I just made the spread and took to work with sourdough bread that I toasted. The celery gives a refreshing crunch. Hubby loved it too, although I will use less red onion if I make it again for myself.

Susan 4 months ago

Fairly quick to assemble and very tasty. I was only doing it for one person so used less quantity. It reminded me a bit of the flavours of Coronation Chicken, but a lovely healthy option made with veg. I would certainly make again. Had mine on a sandwich made with Heylo low carb seeded loaf. I'm a pre-diabetic in remission and keeping it that way.

Carol 7 months ago

I loved this recipe. I will be making it as a salad served on lettuce.

Kelly 8 months ago

This is a very tasty sandwich. I used one can of chickpeas and one can of white kidney beans. I used a bit of lemon zest to add a little oomph and it was the perfect lunch. My family loved it.

Martin 10 months ago

Never thought a sandwich good taste soooo good

Julie 12 months ago

Very substantial filling and delicious too.
Added another spoonful of yoghurt to moisten it more. The recipe was enough for 3 servings

Anthony Last year

This is a great recipe, but not one for bulk cooking for the work week. The spices are delicious, but get a little old after eating it for a few days.

Lewis Last year

Really nice. I just make a batch of this for the fridge as the kids particularly love it and make wraps, pittas etc. with it. I reversed the proportions of mayo to yoghurt but may even do wholly yoghurt next time.

Vikki Last year

This was delicious, next time i will add more curry powder as i used a very mild one

Jo 2 years ago

Difficult to eat as sandwich on the rye bread. Brilliant as an open sandwich tho

Gilly 2 years ago

I used butter beans instead and it as fabulous!

Lohayne 2 years ago

Strange combination , we didn’t like it . Tastes like something is missing there. Not making again.

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