I wanted something quick and easy for lunch today, so I made this delicious vegan sandwich with chickpeas, basil and sun-dried tomato mayonnaise piled with my favorite vegetables.
You can't go wrong with chickpeas because they deliver an enormous amount of health benefits.
They are loaded with protein and fiber, and they are low in fat. They are also very versatile and you can use them in soups, stews, salads and sandwiches. They couldn't have tasted more lovely paired with the sun-dried tomato mayonnaise and basil.
I especially love this sandwich topped with a variety of thinly sliced vegetables.
A few months ago I bought an inexpensive mandoline, and now I use it all the time.
If you are not familiar with this kitchen utensil, it works like a food grater. You move the food over a shredding or cutting surface and it creates lovely thin slices of your favorite fruits and vegetables.
When these thin slices of vegetables are layered on a sandwich, it makes the sandwich extra juicy and adds another texture of crunch. One word of caution, when slicing with a mandoline, always use the hand guard that comes with it to hold down the vegetables otherwise you may cut yourself.
Hope you enjoy this easy vegan sandwich recipe as much as I did.
If you like this easy vegan sandwich, you might also enjoy my “no bones baby jackfruit barbecue sandwich.” Recipe here.
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Vegan Sandwich – Sun-Dried Tomato & Chickpea Sandwich
- 14-ounce carton chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (either packed in oil and rinsed or dried tomatoes that have been soaked in boiling water for 15 minutes until soft)
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonaise (or more if desired)
- pinch of salt and fresh ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- ¼ cup basil, chopped
- spinkle of fresh red chili flakes (optional)
- Place all the ingredients except the chickpeas in a food processor and process until smooth. Add more vegetable broth if needed.
- Add the chickpeas and process another 10-15 seconds. The chickpeas should still be lumpy, but somewhat mashed up.
- Stir to combine sun-dried tomato mixture and chickpeas.
- Toast your favorite vegan bread. Spread with the sun-dried tomato chickpea spread.
- Top with lettuce, sliced cucumber, avocado or your favorite sandwich toppings.
- Add extra vegan mayonaisse if desired.
your site is my new favorite site – I have just entered the world of veganism (is that even a word?!) My husband’s only request on any vegan meal I make for our dinner (he is not a vegan ) is that it is flavorful. EACH AND EVERY one of your recipes has been a huge hit. A million thank you’s!
Thanks for the kind words Jamie & thank you for being part of our community
Your bread looks like Good Seed, think sliced bread by Dave’s Killer Bread. It is a delicious bread and the thin slices let me feel ok about eating a whole sandwich instead of one half. I have been told that a few of the Dave’s bread’s have some oil but this one does not. It is delicious.
Good eyes Diane – Yes it is Good Seed by Dave’s Killer Bread. It is my all time favorite vegan bread. I would love to be their ambassador. Thanks for reaching out and for being part our vegan community!
I love love LOVE this recipe and make it regularly!!! It is SO DELICIOUS on seeded bread and oh my goodness so scrummy when it is toasted. So glad I discovered this recipe here 🙂
I know – right – so yummy! Thanks for taking the time to give me feedback and thanks for being part of our healthy community Jackie!
I made a ton of sun-dried tomatoes this fall, but have never eaten one before, this was my first try and the recipe is a keeper (even with only dry basil), I’ll be making this all winter. I don’t eat bread, but it was great over a bed of quinoa!
Hi Regina – Thanks for the feedback and for being part of our healthy community! Nancy