Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Coronation chickpea sandwich filler inspired by the classic Coronation chicken but with a vegetarian twist. This creamy, mildly curried chickpea mixture, combined with sweet mango chutney, tangy lemon juice, and plump raisins, makes a perfect filling for rolls or sandwiches, ideal for a quick lunch or light snack.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Mixture
- 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 1⁄2 tbsp mayonnaise or vegan alternative
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp mango chutney
- 2 tsp mild curry powder
- 1⁄2 lemon, juiced
- 50g raisins
- 1⁄2 small red onion, finely chopped
To Serve
- 4 rolls or 8 slices of bread
- Little Gem lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas: Pat the drained and rinsed chickpeas dry using kitchen paper to remove excess moisture, ensuring that the mixture will blend well without becoming too wet.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise or vegan alternative, mango chutney, mild curry powder, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Season the mix well with salt and pepper to balance flavors.
- Combine ingredients: Add the raisins, finely chopped red onion, and dried chickpeas into the bowl with the dressing. Gently mix everything together until the chickpeas are evenly coated and the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spoon the chickpea filler into rolls or sandwich between slices of bread. Add a few Little Gem lettuce leaves for a fresh, crisp texture.
- Chill if desired: Refrigerate the filled sandwiches or the chickpea mixture itself for up to three days to allow flavors to meld and keep it fresh until serving.
Notes
- The chickpea mixture can be made a day ahead to enhance the flavors.
- Use vegan mayonnaise to keep the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the curry powder quantity depending on your spice preference.
- Little Gem lettuce is used for its crisp texture, but you can substitute with other lettuces like romaine or butter lettuce.
- The mixture keeps well chilled for up to three days, making it perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: Coronation chickpea sandwich, vegetarian sandwich filler, chickpea curry sandwich, easy lunch recipe, sandwich with mango chutney
