Better-Than-Tuna Salad

Ok, all you tuna fish sandwich lovers & haters!!  If you love tuna fish sandwiches then this is ridiculously close to the original and yet if you hate it because you don't like the taste/smell of fish then you are in luck!!  No fishy smell/taste here!!  So yummy and good for you with a great amount of protein and fiber because of the chickpeas!!  2 cups of chickpeas provide your entire Daily Value needed!!  Participants in a recent study reported more satisfaction with their diet when chickpeas were included, and they consumed fewer processed food snacks during test weeks in the study when chickpeas were consumed. They also consumed less food overall when the diet was supplemented with chickpeas.  Another study proved that chickpeas improve participants' control of blood sugar and insulin secretion as well as lowered cholesterol!  With that said, YUM, YUM Give Me Some!!

Better-Than-Tuna Salad
adapted by The Vegan Table

2 cans Chickpeas
1/2 cup Veganaise
1 medium-size red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

Grind the chickpeas in a food processor or blender down to small flaky pieces.  The flakiness of the chickpeas really resembles tuna in texture.  In a large-size bowl, combine the first eight ingredients and mix well.  Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Per serving: 384 calories; 6g fat; 20g protein; 65g carbohydrates; 19g dietary fiber; 0mg cholesterol; 76mg sodium