Chickpeas Not So Tuna

Chickpeas Not So Tuna

Before we get into my “Chickpeas Not So Tuna” keep in mind I’m a Jersey girl! I remember going downtown to Felix’s for a good ole fashion Tuna hoagie! If you are not from the East maybe you call it a sub, or in Massachusetts they call them grinders. Either way can we just agree these are yummy! Or just skip to the recipe below. But remember if you try this or have tried it let me know in the comments.

A few years back when the Atkins diet started being a thing! Wow did I just age myself. I was addicted to tuna. It was so bad I ate it straight out the can.

Now you’re probably wondering is Tuna Salad even Healthy? Researching a bit say’s “It certainly can be!” On its own, tuna is a very healthy protein, containing B6, B12, vitamin A, iron, zinc, magnesium, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids.” When buying canned tuna, choose the fish packed in water instead of oil to avoid extra fat and calories.

However, if you don’t eat fish what can you do? Recently I have discovered Not so Tuna – many call it chickpeas salad. I love it because it gives me a taste of home while not harming Nemo.

Research shows “They’re high in protein, low in carbs, and are low in Glycemic Index. In human studies, people who take chickpeas or hummus regularly have been shown to have higher nutrients like dietary fiber, vitamins A, C, E, as well as fatty acids, and minerals, compared to those who don’t.

Chickpeas Nutrition 

The following nutrition information is provided by the USDA for 1 cup (152g) of canned chickpeas that have been drained and rinsed.¹

• Calories: 210
• Fat: 3.8g
• Sodium: 322mg
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 9.6g
• Sugars: 6g
• Protein: 10.7g
• Vitamin B6: 0.18mg
• Folate: 62.3µg
• Calcium: 65.4mg
• Vitamin A: 33.4IU

Chickpeas Not So Tuna

I use the simplest ingredients a little garlic and onion powder. Honestly these seasoning go in just about anything but don’t forget the salt and pepper. A little salt doesn’t hurt, everything in good quantity.

Two stalks of celery and half a white onion to give it that nice crunch, and if you’re brave enough dill is my secret ingredient. But capers work to really anything can be added to make this salad a hit for the whole family!

Now I mention in the recipe card above boiling your chick peas is an option. But I do this for the mashing it makes it easier and in my opinion works amazing for the texture. Feel free to skip the boiling if you choose.

But do save the aquafabba for your vegan mayonnaise it’s a lot better than what the store gives. Plus you can make it in under five minutes! In the next few weeks I will share this recipe also!