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Side view of chickpea smash on a bed of lettuce and topped with sprouts between two pieces of seeded bread.

Vegan Chickpea Smash With Charred Corn

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5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Kathryn Alexandre
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 loaded sandwiches 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

A vegan chickpea smash made with a creamy cashew dressing & charred corn! A perfect make ahead lunch that keeps well in the fridge for days.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked in boiling hot water for 15 minutes)
  • 3/4 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
  • 3/4 cup celery, diced*
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tsp miso paste
  • 1 tsp capers in their brine
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened plant milk
  • 2 tbsp chopped dill (can use frozen, or 2 tsp dried dill)
  • 8 slices bread of choice

*Fresh ingredients you need that are not part of our pantry and freezer tips.

Instructions

  1. Start by quick soaking the cashews in boiling hot water for at least 15 minutes. OR long soak the cashews in the fridge overnight in cold water.
  2. While you wait for the cashews, heat a skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the corn kernels and cook for 5 – 7 minutes (stirring periodically) until they start to char and “pop”. Remove the corn from the heat.
  3. Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and mash them roughly with a fork or potato masher. Stir in the chopped celery and corn.
  4. When the cashews are done soaking, drain them from the water and add them to your blender. Add in the lemon juice, tahini, miso, capers and their brine, nutritional yeast, and plant milk. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chickpea mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the dill and adjust to taste as needed. Add more lemon juice for tang or a hot sauce for a bit of spice! Add more milk if needed for a creamier texture.
  6. Serve on your favourite toasted bread, scoop onto salads, or enjoy as is! Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Notes

Our approximate cost for 4 sandwiches is $7.55 CAN ($1.89/serving) using chickpeas cooked from scratch or $9.34 using canned chickpeas. Just the chickpea smash costs us approximately $5.46. In comparison, if I were to use two 170 g cans of flaked tuna the tuna alone would cost at least $5.

  • Category: Burgers & Sandwiches
  • Method: Various
  • Cuisine: American, Canadian

Find it online: https://tastythriftytimely.com/vegan-chickpea-smash-with-charred-corn/