Delicious buffalo chickpea smash
Delicious, plant-based, versatile and savory buffalo chickpea smash with celery, dill, onions and more!
When I think about buffalo sauce, I immediately associate with unhealthy comfort foods - wings, pizza, and all that sort of stuff.
But I’ve been playing around with it a lot lately for a project I’m working on and am discovering it’s a great accessory for healthy dishes too.
If you’re a regular on here, then you know that I am obsessed with this chickpea tuna salad. I make some version of it nearly every single week.
This week, I did it buffalo style and it did not disappoint.
Made with chickpeas, celery, green onions, pickles, dill, soy-free plant-based mayonnaise, dijon and buffalo sauce - this buffalo chickpea salad is delicious with a capital D.
Keep scrolling to learn what I love about it and what you need to know before you set out to make it…
Health Perks
You never have to worry about toxicity. Unlike real tuna, which contains high levels of mercury in it, chickpea tuna is made entirely from plants so you don’t have to worry about limiting your intake.
Filled with fiber and protein. It will keep you feeling full and satiated, and help promote regular bowel movements.
Contains lots of veg. Every scoop contains a serving of celery, onion (or whatever veg you choose to pair it with). I love sneaking it in where I can, you know?
Oil, sugar, nut and grain-free. Truly goes with just about every kind of diet or dietary preference, and omits ingredients that are heavily processed and known to cause inflammation and aggravation throughout the body.
Other Thoughts, Tips and Suggestions
Make sure chickpeas are dry prior to blending. I don’t like a wet chickpea tuna salad. For the best consistency, make sure you pat the chickpeas dry.
Consistency is up to you. For a smoother blend, use the “on” setting on your processor and blend until smooth. For a chunkier consistency (always my preference), use the pulse feature to give you more control.
Not a dill fan? Try parsley. Or leave out the herbs if you don’t have any on hand. Onions, red or green, will give you lots of extra flavor.
You can put it on anything. Salads, on a sandwich or grain-free wrap, crackers or tortilla chips.
Def pair it with plant-based ranch. Because there is no better duo than buffalo and ranch, am I right?
No equipment necessary. If you don’t have a food processor, no worries. You can smash your chickpeas by hand and finely chop all the vegetables. Then mix well with the liquids.
Check out the full recipe below.
Buffalo chickpea smash
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Yields: 4-6 servings
Ingredients:
(1) 822g can of chickpeas (drained, rinsed and patted dry)
1 tbsp dijon mustard
2 green onions, chopped (green and white parts)
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 large pickles, chopped
1 small handful of dill
1/2 tsp salt
1 heaping tbsp of plant-based mayo
3 tbsp of primal foods buffalo sauce (my favorite and the cleanest I’ve found)
Directions
Put most of what you need in the food processing bowl using the large S blade. Except the mayo and buffalo sauce.
Get whisking. Combine mayo and buffalo sauce in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Transfer to food processor, pouring over all the ingredients.
Start blending. For a chunkier consistency, use the pulse feature to give you more overall control For a smoother consistency, use the “on” button on your processor and blend until you reach your desired smoothness.
Dress it up. Top with additional dill, green onions or chop up some red onions for a pop of color. Serve on anything you’d like and 10/10 recommend pairing it with ranch dressing!
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