Mock Tuna Salad Sandwiches

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Weight Watchers Mock Tuna Salad Sandwiches are a healthy and delicious appetizer recipe. This dish is ideal for people seeking a high-protein and low-calorie lunch that is easy to create. You can prepare these sandwiches with English muffins, chickpeas, and different seasonings. Canned or fresh chickpeas are loaded with proteins, minerals & dietary fiber. Additionally, chickpeas are a good thing to consume during the weight loss journey because chickpeas have low calories and fats. It is an easy and healthful recipe. Furthermore, Weight Watchers Mock Tuna Salad Sandwiches are also very cost-effective. You can create a single serving of the sandwiches for just four to five dollars. You can load the sandwiches with a variety of seasonings & vegetables according to your liking. Let’s prepare the sandwiches with the simple directions (discussed below).

STATS

  • Course: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Weight Watchers, Vegetarian
  • Total Time: Eleven minutes
  • Preparation Time: 6 mins
  • Cook Time: Five minutes
  • Method: Stovetop

EQUIPMENT

  • Colander
  • One bowl
  • One spoon
  • A sharp knife
  • Nonstick pan
  • One plate
  • One tablespoon (to scoop out the mixture)
  • Serving tray

INGREDIENTS

  • Whole-wheat English muffins 3
  • Canned chickpeas, approx.15 oz.
  • One-fourth cup of low-fat mayonnaise
  • Salt 1/8 teaspoon
  • Crushed black pepper half a tsp
  • Garlic powder 1/2 tsp
  • One-fourth tsp of turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • Half a tsp of paprika

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Shift the canned chickpeas to a colander to drain its extra water.
  2. Next, add garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, salt, paprika, mayonnaise, and chickpeas to a bowl.
  3. Now, mix all items with a spoon until a silky texture forms.
  4. Then we can slice the English muffins into two even halves by using the knife.
  5. Next, lightly spray the nonstick pan with oil.
  6. Now, place the muffins in the pan and toast them on a slow flame.
  7. After that, shift the muffins to a clean plate.
  8. Add the two tablespoons of mayonnaise mixture to the muffins.
  9. The tasty Weight Watchers Mock Tuna Salad Sandwiches are ready.
  10. Shift the sandwiches to a serving tray and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the tasty sandwiches with hard-boiled eggs or whole-grain crackers.
  • Enjoy it with low-point hummus or fruit salad.
  • Chicken noodle soup or grilled cherry tomatoes go well with these sandwiches.
  • Pair these sandwiches with berry-infused sparkling water or cold brew coffee.
  • Accompany it with air-fried zucchini chips, stuffed small bell peppers, or potato fries.
  • Cauliflower leek soup or cabbage slaw goes well with this dish.

TIPS

  • We can also add different varieties of mustard like yellow or Dijon mustard to make this tangy in taste.
  • Utilize fresh chickpeas to prepare these sandwiches.
  • Select a low-calorie mayonnaise to maintain the overall points low.
  • Try these tuna sandwiches with different spices or seasonings.
  • Choose fresh and good-quality English muffins.
  • Load the sandwiches with a variety of colorful vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, or carrots.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Save the sandwiches in an airtight dish and refrigerate them for five to six days.

Freezer:

  • We should have to avoid freezing these Tuna sandwiches because the consistency and taste of the sandwiches will alter after freezing due to the usage of mayonnaise.

Reheating:

  • We can use the microwave to reheat the chilled sandwiches for 3 to 4 minutes.

FAQs

Which bread options are good for a tuna salad sandwich?

  • Utilize healthy bread options such as whole-wheat bread, lettuce wraps, or whole-grain sandwiches.

Can I customize tuna sandwiches with different items?

  • Yes, we can add a variety of ingredients such as chopped fresh herbs, sliced carrots, or chopped bell peppers.

Do these sandwiches have a fishy taste?

  • No, the chickpeas give it a delicious nutty flavor.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Serving size 1 sandwich
Total servings 3 people
Total Calories 373 kcal
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Protein 12 g
Total Fat 18 g
Sugar 5 g
Sodium 818 mg
Iron 3 mg

Each serving of these Tuna Salad sandwiches has five (5) Weight Watchers Points.