Coronation Chickpea Sandwich Filler

Name: Coronation Chickpea Sandwich Filler
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped; 3 tbsp mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise; 1 tbsp mango chutney; 2 tsp mild curry powder; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 50 g raisins; 4 bread rolls or bread slices; 4 Little Gem lettuce leaves; 1 to taste salt and black pepper

This coronation chickpea sandwich filler is creamy, lightly spiced, and sweet with mango chutney and raisins. It is a quick vegetarian lunch option that works beautifully in rolls, sandwiches, wraps, or lunchboxes.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time8 Mins

Cook Time0 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

chickpeas, drained and rinsed
400 g
red onion, finely chopped
0.5 small
mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
3 tbsp
mango chutney
1 tbsp
mild curry powder
2 tsp
lemon juice
1 tbsp
raisins
50 g
bread rolls or bread slices
4
Little Gem lettuce leaves
4
salt and black pepper
1 to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat them very dry with kitchen paper so the filling does not turn watery. In a mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, mango chutney, curry powder, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Add the chickpeas, raisins, and finely chopped red onion to the bowl. Mix well, lightly crushing some of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon for a creamier texture. Spoon into rolls or between bread slices with Little Gem lettuce leaves. Serve straight away or chill in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Chef's Tips

For a vegan version, use vegan mayonnaise and check that the bread is dairy-free. If you prefer a less sweet filling, reduce the raisins or swap them for chopped apple for crunch. Patting the chickpeas dry is important because excess moisture can make the sandwich filling loose.