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Coronation Chickpea Sandwich

Mashed chickpeas in a mild curry mayonnaise with raisins and spring onion, piled into bread. Four servings in 10 minutes, no cooking.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 10 min total Serves 4 servings Easy
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What Goes With It

  • Crisps
  • Cucumber sticks
  • Fresh fruit
  • Cup of tea

How to Cook Coronation Chickpea Sandwich

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  1. Mash two thirds of the chickpeas roughly with a fork and leave the rest whole.

  2. Stir together the mayonnaise, curry powder, chutney and lemon juice and leave for 5 minutes.

  3. Fold the dressing into the chickpeas with the raisins, spring onions and salt.

  4. Spread over four slices of bread, add the lettuce and close with the rest.

Worth Knowing Before You Cook

Leave some chickpeas whole for texture.

Let the dressing stand to mellow the curry powder.

Add chopped apple for crunch and sweetness.

Ingredient Swaps

  • Out of spring onions? A small regular onion, finely sliced, or a few chives stirred in at the end both cover the job.

Leftovers

The filling keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble the sandwiches fresh.

Questions and Answers

How long does Coronation Chickpea Sandwich take to make?

About 10 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Coronation Chickpea Sandwich?

Leave some chickpeas whole for texture. Let the dressing stand to mellow the curry powder. Add chopped apple for crunch and sweetness.

What should I serve with Coronation Chickpea Sandwich?

Crisps; Cucumber sticks; Fresh fruit; Cup of tea.

How should Coronation Chickpea Sandwich be stored?

The filling keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble the sandwiches fresh.

Is Coronation Chickpea Sandwich suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Coronation Chickpea Sandwich?

About 452 kcal per serving, with 15 g protein, 62 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

452Calories
15gProtein
62gCarbs
16gFat
9gFibre
15gSugar
910mgSodium

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