15-Minute Smashed Chickpea Grilled Cheese with Smoked Gouda

Derek Sarno shows how to make a protein-packed vegan grilled cheese sandwich using smashed chickpeas seasoned with turmeric, smoked paprika, and garlic. Ready in just 15 minutes, it features melted vegan smoked gouda and a perfectly golden crust. A satisfying plant-based lunch that's easy enough to batch prep for the week.

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🧾 Ingredients

  • 12 slices bread (seeded rye)
  • 22 cans chickpeas
  • 32 slices vegan smoked gouda cheese (Follow Your Heart)
  • 41 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 5vegan butter
  • 64 tbsp olive oil
  • 7¼–½ tsp turmeric
  • 8¼ tsp garlic granules
  • 9¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 101 tsp chicken seasoning
  • 11½ tsp black pepper
  • 12½ tsp salt
  • 13handful fresh parsley, finely sliced
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