Vegetarian Tuna Hoagie

Turn lunchtime into a plant-powered delight with this irresistible Vegetarian Tuna Hoagie! This creative twist on a classic sandwich swaps traditional tuna for a wholesome chickpea-based filling, seasoned with zesty Dijon mustard, tangy dill pickle, and fresh parsley for a burst of flavor in every bite. Creamy vegan mayonnaise blends it all together, while crisp veggies like lettuce, tomato, cucumber, and optional alfalfa sprouts add layers of refreshing crunch. Packed into toasted vegetarian-friendly hoagie rolls, this no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick, healthy meal. Satisfying, flavorful, and 100% vegan, this hoagie is your answer to a hearty yet guilt-free lunch or dinner option! Perfect keywords include "Vegetarian Tuna Hoagie," "vegan sandwich recipe," and "healthy chickpea hoagie."

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup Chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 3 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 stalk Celery, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Dill pickle, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 pieces Hoagie rolls (vegetarian-friendly, ensure no animal-based ingredients)
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 4 slices Sliced tomato
• 6 slices Sliced cucumber
• 0.5 cup Alfalfa sprouts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they have a flaky texture, similar to tuna.

Step 2

Add the vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill pickle, parsley, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until combined.

Step 3

Taste the chickpea mixture and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 4

Slice the hoagie rolls in half lengthwise and lightly toast them, if desired.

Step 5

Lay two lettuce leaves on the bottom half of each hoagie roll.

Step 6

Spoon the chickpea “tuna” mixture evenly over the lettuce on both rolls.

Step 7

Top the chickpea mixture with tomato slices, cucumber slices, and alfalfa sprouts (if using).

Step 8

Close the hoagie rolls with the top halves and gently press down.

Step 9

Slice each hoagie in half for easier serving, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1026.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	979.1

Total Fat 21.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.5g
Cholesterol 10.2mg	0%
Sodium 2491.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 166.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 37.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 319.0mg	0%
Iron 10.7mg	0%
Potassium 1870.7mg	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: 19.1%

Protein: 14.8%

Carbs: 66.1%