👑Coronation Chickpea 👑

A high-fibre version of the ever-popular coronation chicken. CC isn’t a very popular sandwich filler in Ireland so I don’t think I’ve ever had the real deal. I may not be the best judge but this chickpea version is so delicious – creamy, spicey, sweet, crunchy and full of plant protein and fibre. I had it three days in a row for lunch recipe testing and didn’t get sick of it!

Using Greek yoghurt allows you to use less mayonnaise and so reduce the fat while increasing protein and calcium.

This literally takes minutes to make, but cooking the chickpeas for 10 minutes first helps them soften and take on the flavour of the dressing.

You could make these and pop them in a little jar or lunch box for a picnic or to take to work and assemble on the go.

Ingredients

• 1 Tin of chickpeas 

• 1 Tbs mayonnaise

• 3 Tbs Greek yoghurt

• 1 Tbs mango/apricot chutney

• 1 tsp curry powder( medium or mild depending on preference! )

• 1-2 Tbs of raisins/sultanas

• A small handful of Coriander leaves

• Bread – I have used pumpernickel

Method

1. Pour the chickpeas into a saucepan, with their water, and cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix the mayo, yoghurt, chutney, curry powder and raisins and mix well.

3. Drain the chickpeas, and rinse them with cold water. Drain well then add the bowl of dressing and mix well.

4. Toast your bread if needs be then spoon over the dressed chickpeas.

5. Sprinkle over the coriander leaves and serve!