Chickpea Tuna Salad Arepa — Vegan Make-Ahead Lunchbox
Category: Lunchbox Ideas | Ready in 8 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely diced celery
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
How to Make It
- Mash the chickpeas with a fork, leaving some texture.
- Fold in the mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Pile the chickpea salad onto one arepa and top with the second.
- Wrap in paper; it holds together and is good at room temperature.
About This Recipe
Mashed chickpeas with mayo, celery and lemon hit exactly the same notes as tuna salad — creamy, briny, crunchy — with none of the fish. It's a popular vegan swap for a reason.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part is already done. Zavor & Co delivers gluten-free arepas straight to your door — heat them from frozen in minutes and dinner is halfway there.
