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Looking for a healthy vegan lunch idea? Try this 5-minute buffalo chickpea salad sandwich. Serve with a salad or side of chips for a satiating meal!
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Buffalo chickpea salad sandwiches are a satisfying, high-protein meal prep recipe for lunch.
This sandwich is a twist on the classic chickpea salad, with a spicy kick from your favorite hot sauce. I love enjoying it on toasted bread with a bunch of lettuce. If I have some vegan ranch in the fridge, I like to spread it on the bread (buffalo sauce with ranch is an epic combo!)
This recipe is basically like vegan buffalo chicken wing dip in sandwich form.
Ingredients
This recipe calls for a handful of simple ingredients you might already have on hand!
- Chickpeas: A.K.A. garbanzo beans. You just need 1 can.
- Vegan mayo: There are a quite a few vegan mayonnaise options out there now: Hellman's/Best Foods, Vegenaise, and Just Mayo are the ones I see the most.
- Hot sauce: I love Frank's Red Hot for this recipe.
- Celery: Adds a fresh crunch!
- Onion powder, garlic powder, and salt
How to Make Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
This is one of the easiest lunch recipes to make. You can make the buffalo chickpea salad ahead of time and enjoy it throughout the week, but it is also quick enough to make for a last-minute meal.
- Mash chickpeas with a fork or pulse in a food processor.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients. Enjoy in a sandwich with lettuce and other toppings or as a snack with crackers!
Variations & Substitutions
- To make this oil-free, try a bean mayo. Or, you can use the aquafaba (liquid) from the can of chickpeas to add some moisture to the mix. You could even use blended, silken tofu which would also give it a boost of protein.
- Add green onions or tomatoes for additional flavor.
Storage
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Craving more buffalo sauce? Try these buffalo cauliflower wings or vegan buffalo chicken wraps.
Recipe
Buffalo Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup vegan mayo or aquafaba
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to preference
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Mash chickpeas with a fork or pulse in a food processor.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients (vegan mayo, hot sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and celery.) Add salt to taste.
Nutrition
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