Chickpea Parm Sandwich

Before we started eating plant-based, chicken parm sandwiches were towards the top of our most-wanted meals. This is our healthier vegan version and we love it!  You will too!!

The chickpea recipe is derived from KarissasVeganKitchen.com.  We turned her meatballs into a patty, then put marinara and vegan cheese on it.  Thank you for the delicious recipe, Karissa! Check her site out, it’s awesome!

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Chickpea Parm Sandwich

Vegan version of the chicken parm sandwich

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, lunch, sandwich

Cuisine: Vegan

Keyword: chicken parm, Chicken parmesan, chickpea, easy vegan recipe, Vegan

Equipment

• food processor

Ingredients

• 2 15.5 oz cans of chickpeas drained with liquid saved
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2.5 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 5 sandwich buns
• 5 slices vegan cheese provolone or parmesan is recommended
• 1/2 cup marinara

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• Mix 2.5 tbsp flaxseed with 6 tbsp water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 10 minutes (this makes flax eggs).
• Drain your chickpeas while reserving some of their liquid (if mixture is dry you can use this liquid to moisten it later).
• Add all ingredients except marinara, vegan cheese, and buns to your food processor. Process on low speed for about a minute, until mixture is somewhat smooth. It doesn't have to be completely smooth. If mixture feels too dry, you can add a tbsp at a time of reserved chickpea liquid.
• Line a baking pan with parchment paper (or grease it). Use your hands to make the chickpea patties, and place them on the baking pan.
• Cook for 15 minutes. Then flip the patties, and cook for 10 more minutes.
• Remove the patties from the oven, spoon marinara on patties (be generous!) and then top with your vegan cheese. Insert back into oven for 5 more minutes.
• Place the patties on buns and serve. The texture will be crispy on the outside and softer in the middle.