Tuna “Chickpea” & Chilli Jam Toastie

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Serves
2
Cook Time
20-25 minutes

People get mad at calling veggie things after animals. Veggie sausages, burgers etc. So this obviously isn't tuna but the flavour from the nori and the texture from the chickpeas (aim for the fancy ones) get pretty close. And the addition of cheese and chilli jam... *chefs kiss*

People get mad at calling veggie things after animals. Veggie sausages, burgers etc. So this obviously isn't tuna but the flavour from the nori and the texture from the chickpeas (aim for the fancy ones) get pretty close. And the addition of cheese and chilli jam... *chefs kiss*

Ingredients

For the melt
  1. Chickpeas |570g jar| drained and rinsed (I use Bold Bean)
  2. Nori sheets |2| very finely chopped with knife or scissors
  3. Spring onions |3| finely chopped
  4. Lemon |1| zest
  5. Mayo |100g| plant based for vegan option
  6. Chilli jam |4 spoonfuls|
  7. Mozzarella or cheese of choice |150g| good plant based alternatives exist
  8. Sourdough |4 slices| good quality
  9. Butter or oil |knob| to fry

Ingredients

For the salad
Tofu
150g
Chickpeas
1 can (400g)
Green Lentils
100g
Spinach
150g
Almonds
2 tbsp
Tempeh
100g
Olive oil
1 tsp
Avocado
1
Chilli Flakes
Pinch

Method

Make chickpea “tuna”
  1. Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and coarsely mash with a fork
  2. Add the mayo, nori, spring onions and lemon zest
  3. Taste and season with salt and a little lemon juice if needed
Assemble melts
  1. Spread the chilli jam on one side of all the bread
  2. Assemble with bread, chilli jam side up, cheese, chickpea “tuna”, cheese, then the other slice of bread, chilli jam side down
Toast melts
  1. Add a knob of butter and or a little oil to a frying pan over a low–medium heat
  2. Toast the bread on either side, weighing down with a plate if needed until deeply golden on both sides
  3. Be patient as you want the bread to colour but the cheese to have enough time to melt too
Serve
  1. Remove from the pan
  2. Slice in half and enjoy

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