Chickpea Tuna Melt

Name: Chickpea Tuna Melt
Prep time: 10-15
Cook time: 5-6
Total time: 15-20
Yield: 3

Prep time

10-15 minutes

Cook time

5-6 minutes

Total time

15-20 minutes

Serves

3 servings

This Chickpea Tuna Melt reimagines the beloved comfort sandwich with bold, wholesome flavors. ACE Bakery® Rosemary Focaccia provides a fragrant, rustic base for a creamy chickpea salad infused with tangy mustard, briny capers, and a hint of heat from your favorite hot sauce. Topped with melty dairy-free cheese and finished under the broiler until golden, it’s a satisfying bite that feels indulgent yet nourishing. Garnished with fresh avocado slices and crisp sprouts, this melt is ideal for quick lunches or anytime you want a sandwich that’s both comforting and elevated.

Ingredients

3 ACE Bakery® Rosemary Focaccia Triangles, cut in half
1 can chickpeas, drained + rinsed
3 tablespoons mayo (vegan if wanting to make this 100% vegan)
1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce of choice
2 teaspoons chopped capers
1 tablespoon chopped red onion
2 teaspoons dusleflakes (optional for a seafood flavor)
Generous pinch of salt + pepper
Dairy-free shredded cheese

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Instuctions

Mash the chickpeas in a large bowl. Add the mayo, mustard, hot sauce, capers, onions, dulse (if using), salt and pepper. Mix together.
Divide the chickpea salad evenly across all four slices of bread. Top each slice of bread with shredded cheese.
Place on a baking sheet, into the toaster oven and cook for 5-6 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with Avocado slices, and sprouts.
Cut in half and enjoy!

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Focaccia Triangle

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