Zesty Vegan Coronation Chickpea Sandwich

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A Royal Twist on a Classic.

This recipe offers a delightful vegan take on the traditional English coronation chicken sandwich. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures, combining creamy spiced chickpeas with tangy pickled vegetables.

Ingredients

For the chickpea filling:

  • 1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 6 tbsp vegan yogurt
  • 3 tbsp raisins
  • 1/2 thumb of ginger, peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the pickled vegetables:

  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 6 radishes, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For assembly:

  • 4 slices of bread (or gluten-free alternative)
  • 2 handfuls of lettuce leaves
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • Extra vegan yogurt for spreading

Method

  1. Prepare the pickled vegetables:
    • Mix chopped red onion and radishes with lemon juice, salt, and pepper
    • Set aside to pickle
  2. Toast the spices:
    • Heat coconut oil in a pan
    • Add ginger, cumin seeds, and turmeric
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant
  3. Make the chickpea filling:
    • Mash chickpeas in a bowl
    • Add yogurt, raisins, toasted spices, lemon juice, salt, and pepper
    • Mix well
  4. Assemble the sandwich:
    • Toast bread slices
    • Spread yogurt on one slice
    • Layer with lettuce, chickpea mixture, and tomato slices
    • Top with pickled vegetables and another slice of bread

This Zesty Vegan Coronation Chickpea Sandwich is a royal treat for your taste buds! It’s creamy, tangy, and packed with protein and flavor. Don’t hesitate to try this recipe – it’s a delicious way to enjoy a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a quick lunch or a special picnic!