Tasty Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Transform your lunchtime routine with this delicious **Tasty Chickpea Sandwich Filling**, a quick and easy recipe that’s as satisfying as it is versatile. Packed with protein-rich **canned chickpeas**, this creamy mixture gets its vibrant flavor from tangy **Dijon mustard**, zesty **pickle relish**, and a hint of **lemon juice**, perfectly complemented by the crunch of **diced celery** and the boldness of **red onion**. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vegetarian-friendly filling makes for the perfect **meal prep** option, easily customizable with your favorite toppings like fresh lettuce and tomatoes. Whether served on hearty bread, in a wrap, or with crackers, it’s an effortlessly healthy and flavorful choice for lunch or a light dinner. Plus, a sprinkle of optional paprika adds the perfect finishing touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas in a medium-sized mixing bowl.

Step 2

Using a fork or potato masher, mash the chickpeas until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky for texture.

Step 3

Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, red onion, pickle relish, parsley, and lemon juice to the bowl.

Step 4

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).

Step 5

Stir the mixture thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, spread on bread or toast, layered with lettuce, tomato, and any other desired toppings.

Step 8

Alternatively, refrigerate the filling in an airtight container for up to 3 days for meal prep or later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(135.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	379.6

Total Fat 34.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 45mg	0%
Sodium 377.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 6.2g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 33.8mg	0%
Iron 0.8mg	0%
Potassium 197.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.9%

Protein: 0.8%

Carbs: 19.3%