Sandwich:Chickpea of the Sea Sandwich

By blum099

Ingredients

• adapted from The Kripalu Cookbook. Makes 2 to 4 sandwiches
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 1/2 tablespoons umeboshi vinegar (plum Vinegar)
• 2 teaspoons celery seeds
• 1/4 cup chopped celery, from about one rib
• 2 tablespoons sliced scallions, from about about two scallions
• Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
• Freshly ground black pepper
• a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• Whole grain or artisan-style bread, to serve
• Lettuce leaves, washed and dried well, to serve

Preparation

Step 1

Place chickpeas in the bowl of a food processor and pulse two or three times to roughly chop. Add remaining ingredients and pulse two or three times more to incorporate.

Lay out the bread and place the lettuce leaves on two slices. Spoon on the Chickpea of the Sea and top with the other slice of bread. Cut in half and enjoy!

Vegan Alternative:
Use vegan mayo or a vinaigrette in place of the mayonnaise. (Try one of these two vegan mayonnaise recipes.)