Chickpea of the Sea

Because of the environmental toll that meat takes on the environment (in general, but especially factory farming), I am trying to cut back on my meat consumption. Lunch has always been hardest for me, since making sandwiches is so easy. This is a pretty easy substitute for tuna, although for me it requires a bit of planning ahead. It takes a bit longer to make than tuna does, so I like to make it on Sunday night. This recipe makes 2-3 lunches, since I also pack a fruit and some yogurt.

Ingredients

• One can chickpeas
• Olive Oil
• Mayonnaise (or Vegannaise)
• Celery (I use 2 stalks)
• Mustard
• Pickles (I use 3 sandwich slices)
• Salt and Pepper

Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place them in a bowl, add some salt and pepper, and then mash them up. I like to mash them before adding the celery for a smoother consistency. Slice up your celery and pickles to the size you want, and then add them to the mashed chickpeas. Glug in some olive oil, add mayonnaise and mustard to taste, and stir everything together. If you don't want to use mayonnaise or Vegannaise, you can just olive oil, although I haven't tried that. Serve as a sandwich, on crackers, on cucumber slices, plain...