Coronation Spiced Chickpea/Bean Sandwich Filler (Vegan)
This is the ultimate Coronation Spiced Chickpea/Bean Sandwich Filler, a fun plant-based spin on the traditional sandwich, made with plant-based, high-fibre and high-protein ingredients. This takes 5 minutes to make and is so tasty.
Say hello to your new sandwich addiction and this tasty filler that will last all week in the fridge. This recipe forms part of my nourishing meal prep series on Instagram: a breakfast recipe, lunch and a snack that will keep you going all week and make mealtimes that much easier on busy weeks. I love this sandwich filler as it takes 5 minutes and is packed with flavour while being so good for. There is also no mayo in sight, which is something I love about this sandwich, as it’s just so tasty and good for you, too. See my other meal prep recipes here.
Why will I love this recipe?
This is just so good:
- Chunky, smooth, thick and delicious
- With almonds for crunch
- With raisins for chewiness
- Inspired by the much-loved coronation chicken
- Packed with protein with beans/chickpeas
- High in protein from the beans
- Ideal to make for lunchtime
- Delicious for dinner too
- Perfect for meal prep
- Takes just 5 minutes to make
- No cooking or heating required
- You only need a handful of ingredients
- Delicious in a wrap, sandwich, salad or panini
- Made with gut-healthy ingredients
- Naturally egg-free, dairy-free and vegan
- Gluten-free and nut-free options
- No mayonnaise!
If you already love the sound of this recipe, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. Or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.
What ingredients do I need?
You can see the ingredients with weights in the recipe card below and see my favourite and recommended products in the recipe card below.
For the filler:
- Beans or chickpeas: I use cannellini beans or chickpeas here, both from Bold Bean Co as they are my favourite as they are softer and plumper. You want to smash them slightly as you stir it together, so it’s smooth with some bite.
- Red onion: to add some flavour and crunch.
- Thick dairy-free yoghurt: instead of mayonnaise, the creaminess comes from unsweetened yogurt, which is so good. Make sure it’s one you like the flavour of. Then, the tang of the mayo comes from the lemon below.
- Lemon: the zest and juice add so much flavour.
- Mango chutney: this adds fruitiness which is really good here but if you don’t have any, that is fine, this filling is still delicious without it.
- Mild curry powder: this adds all of the main flavour and gives the true “coronation” flavour.
- Raisins: these add some chewy texture and a pop of sweetness.
- Flaked almonds: to add some crunch and texture. You can also leave these out.
- Salt and pepper: to season.
Is this gluten-free and nut-free?
Yes this is gluten-free as long as whatever you serve it with is GF. To make it nut-free, leave the almonds out.
How do I make this?
This is simple to make:
- Add the ingredients to a bowl: and stir and smashing lightly.
- Keep in the fridge or use straight away: however you like.
In what ways can I enjoy it?
This is great:
- Between sourdough (toasted or not) as a sandwich with lettuce
- Spread onto homemade Superseed Buckwheat Bread
- In a toasted panini
- Inside a tortilla warp
- With a kale or lettuce salad
- Inside a jacket potato or roasted sweet potato
- From the tub as a snack
- With crackers
How long will it last?
This will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge in a sealed container.
What other recipes can I try?
For more lunchtime recipes:
- Mango Tofu Quinoa Salad
- Superfood Mixed Grain Butterbean Salad with Tahini
- Cashew Crunch Noodle Salad
- Herby Olive Butterbean Couscous Salad
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Chickpeas
Coronation Spiced Chickpea/Bean Sandwich Filler (Vegan)
This is the ultimate Coronation Spiced Chickpea/Bean Sandwich Filler, a fun plant-based spin on the traditional sandwich, made with plant-based, high-fibre and high-protein ingredients. This takes 5 minutes to make and is so tasty.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1 tin cannellini beans or chickpeas (drained weight 240g)
- ½ red onion, small dice
- 30g thick unsweetened dairy-free yoghurt
- ½ lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tbsp mango chutney
- 1 tsp mild curry powder
- 35g raisins
- 2 tbsp flaked almonds
- Salt and pepper
To Serve:
- Sliced sourdough bread, wraps or pitta breads
- Salad leaves
- Fresh vegetables, chopped
Instructions
- For the filling, add all of the ingredients to a shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. Stir really well, slightly smashing the beans apart as you do, to make a chunky paste.
- Keep the sandwich filler in the fridge in a sealed container for 2-3 days until ready to use.
- Serve as a sandwich between two slices of sourdough bread, inside a wrap or a pitta bread, with some salad leaves and fresh vegetables.
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I look forward to hearing what you think of this Coronation Spiced Chickpea/Bean Sandwich Filler so please let me know in the comments below and leave a star review above. If you do make these rolls, I’d love to see, so please tag me, I’m @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest – please say hello!
With sandwich love x
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