Mashed Chickpea Pesto Sandwich That Tastes Like Old-School Chicken Salad — Ready in 10 Minutes

Derek Sarno transforms the classic chicken salad sandwich into a fully plant-based version using mashed chickpeas, pesto, vegan mayo, and fresh spinach. The whole thing comes together in under 10 minutes with just a handful of pantry ingredients. Perfect for a high-protein vegan lunch that's quick, satisfying, and budget-friendly.

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🧾 Ingredients

  • 12 tins of chickpeas (drained)
  • 22 slices of bread
  • 33 tbsp pesto
  • 42 tbsp vegan mayo
  • 5¼ tsp dried thyme
  • 6Salt to taste
  • 7Black pepper to taste
  • 8Red onion (a few slices)
  • 9Handful of spinach
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