This Vegan Coronation Chicken Sandwich is packed with chickpeas and kidney beans and is a meat-free take on the traditional Coronation Chicken sandwich filling. This bean filling is very easy to make and can be used for sandwiches, wraps, pitta breads, or even as a lettuce wrap filling or along with a baked potato. You can also use the sandwich filling as a stand-alone vegan curried bean salad or as a side-dish.
Dry toast the curry powder, cinnamon, and ginger in a small fry pan over a medium heat for a few minutes.Shake and stir frequently so the spices toast evenly. Tip the spices into a mixing bowl. [The same pan will be used to toast the almonds so don't clean it as the residue spice powder will add flavour to the almonds.]
Stir through the chickpeas, kidney beans, and chopped apricots. Add salt and pepper to taste.Set aside to chill for at least 20 minutes, a few hours is better.
1 can chickpeas, 1 can kidney beans, 6 whole dried apricots
Toast the flaked almonds:
Heat the same pan the spices were toasted in and add the almonds. Over a medium heat until the almonds become golden at the edges, stir the almonds frequently to prevent burning.Remove the almonds from the pan. If using the chickpea and kidney bean mixture as a salad scatter the toasted almonds over the mixture before serving.
4 tablespoons flaked almonds
Assemble sandwich or tortilla:
When preparing a sandwich or tortilla wrap, it's a good idea to add a layer of lettuce or salad leaves to the bread before adding the filling. This will add some extra crunch and freshness. Sprinkle a few of the toasted almonds over the curried chickpea filling, and add some chopped coriander (cilantro). Finally, place another slice of bread on top or wrap it up if you're using a tortilla. Enjoy!
Nutritional data is for guidance only and is not intended to be a strict calculation as ingredients can vary. Data does not include any bread products as many may choose to use the filling as a salad or side dish. Also, data does not include the almonds, salad or coriander garnishes.
Store the vegan coronation chicken in an covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Prepared sandwiches can be wrapped with food wrap and stored for 1-2 days.
Serve as a sandwich filling, as a salad, for lettuce wraps or baked potato fillings, or as a dip with crackers or tortilla chips.
If you prefer a milder or spicier coronation chicken, adjust the amount of curry powder and cayenne pepper to taste.
You can use store-bought vegan mayonnaise or make your own by blending together vegan-friendly ingredients such as silken tofu, vinegar, and mustard. Check out Dr McDougall's easy recipe for an easy silken-tofu based mayonnaise.