Vegetarian Classic Tuna Baguette

Savor the irresistible flavors of the Vegetarian Classic Tuna Baguette, a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite. This innovative recipe swaps traditional tuna for mashed chickpeas, seasoned with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, tangy lemon juice, and a touch of sea-inspired nori for an authentic taste. Finely chopped celery, red onion, and capers add texture and vibrant bursts of flavor, while crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and crunchy cucumber balance the rich filling. Nestled inside a freshly baked baguette, this satisfying sandwich is ready in just 15 minutes, making it the perfect quick lunch or light dinner for two. Packed with protein, bursting with fresh ingredients, and entirely vegetarian, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your weekly meal rotation.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 piece celery stalk
• 0.25 small red onion
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 0.5 piece nori sheet
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 1 medium tomato
• 2 leaves romaine lettuce
• 1 medium baguette
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Place them in a large bowl and mash roughly using a fork or a potato masher, until majority are broken but some pieces remain for texture.

Step 2

Finely chop the celery stalk and red onion. Add them to the mashed chickpeas.

Step 3

Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, capers, salt, and black pepper to the chickpea mixture. Stir well to combine.

Step 4

Cut the nori sheet into small strips and mix into the chickpea 'tuna', offering a taste of the sea.

Step 5

Slice the baguette in half horizontally. Hollow out a little from the top half to make room for the filling, if necessary.

Step 6

Thinly slice the cucumber and tomato.

Step 7

Lay the romaine lettuce leaves on the bottom half of the baguette. Spread the chickpea 'tuna' salad evenly over the lettuce.

Step 8

Top the chickpea 'tuna' salad with sliced cucumber and tomato.

Step 9

Place the top half of the baguette over the filling, press gently, and slice the baguette into halves or quarters.

Step 10

Serve the vegetarian classic tuna baguette immediately and enjoy a fresh, flavorful meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1072.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1813.3

Total Fat 53.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 45mg	0%
Sodium 4548.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 41.3g	0%
Total Sugars 46.0g
Protein 66.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 400.6mg	0%
Iron 23.2mg	0%
Potassium 2105.5mg	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: 26.1%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 59.4%