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Lentil + Chickpea Salad Sandwiches {a.k.a. Vegan "Egg" Salad Sandwiches}

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A delicious and nutritious vegan sandwich filling made from lentils and chickpeas, perfect for a quick lunch or snack.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked red lentils
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 stalk celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot grated carrot
  • 0.25 red or green bell pepper finely chopped bell pepper (optional)
  • 2-3 green onions finely chopped green onions
  • 1 medium pickle, finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3-4 tbsp vegan mayo (or hummus)
  • 2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 0.25 tsp black salt
  • to taste black pepper
  • 2 slices whole grain or gluten-free bread
  • 0.33-0.5 cup lentil + chickpea salad
  • 1-2 leaves lettuce (butter, romaine, spinach, or iceberg)

Instructions 

  • Chop all vegetables finely and prepare ingredients.
  • Lightly mash chickpeas, then mix with lentils, vegetables, mayo, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, black salt, and pepper.
  • Blend 1/3-1/2 of the mixture with an immersion blender, then combine with the rest for texture.
  • Spread the mixture on bread slices, add lettuce, and assemble sandwiches. Chill if desired.

Notes

Chilling for a few hours enhances flavor and texture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: vegan
Keyword: Chickpeas, Lentils, Vegan Sandwich