Vegan Classic Tuna Baguette

Transform your lunchtime routine with this Vegan Classic Tuna Baguette, a plant-based twist on a deli favorite! Featuring a protein-packed chickpea filling, this recipe delivers all the savory, tangy flavors of traditional tuna salad without the seafood. A blend of creamy vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, zesty lemon juice, and shredded nori creates the perfect balance of richness and ocean-inspired taste. Crunchy celery, red onion, and dill pickles add texture and zing, while a sprinkle of nutritional yeast enhances the umami profile. Piled high on a crisp whole wheat or gluten-free baguette with fresh lettuce and juicy tomato slices, this quick and easy sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for meal prep or an on-the-go meal. Healthy, satisfying, and entirely plant-based, this recipe is a must-try for vegans and non-vegans alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
• 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 0.25 cup, finely chopped Red onion
• 2 stalks, finely chopped Celery stalks
• 1 tablespoon, drained Capers
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon, finely chopped Dill pickles
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 sheet, finely shredded Nori sheet
• 1 whole wheat or gluten-free Baguette
• 4 large leaves Lettuce leaves
• 1 medium, sliced Tomato

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they reach a desirable texture. They should be mostly mashed with some chunkiness remaining.

Step 3

Add the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, chopped red onion, chopped celery, capers, lemon juice, dill pickles, salt, black pepper, and finely shredded nori sheet to the mashed chickpeas.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 5

Slice the baguette into four equal sections, then slice each section in half horizontally.

Step 6

Lay a large lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each baguette section.

Step 7

Spoon a generous amount of the chickpea 'tuna' mixture over the lettuce.

Step 8

Top with tomato slices.

Step 9

Cover with the top half of the baguette.

Step 10

Serve immediately or wrap tightly for later consumption.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1143.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1267.5

Total Fat 21.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.1g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 5382.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 41.3g
Protein 49.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 419.5mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 2293.1mg	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: 15.4%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 69.2%