Chicken of the Pea (Vegan Tuna)

Garbanzo beans step in for tuna in this flavorful vegan spread you can serve on your favorite crackers or in a sandwich, a perfect tuna substitute.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch dried dill weed
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 2 dashes hot sauce
• ¼ lemon, juiced
• ¼ red onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• 6 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise (such as Follow Your Heart® Vegenaise®)
• ¼ teaspoon crumbled dried nori (seaweed)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Use a potato masher to crush garbanzo beans in a large mixing bowl. Add celery, onion, vegan mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, salt, garlic powder, olive oil, pickle juice, vinegar, and lemon juice. Season with paprika, nori, seafood seasoning, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and dill. Mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until serving.