Name: Quick BBQ Chickpea Sandwiches
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed; ¾–1 cup BBQ sauce (adjust to taste); 1 small onion, diced (optional but recommended); 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (optional); 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp onion powder; Black pepper; A splash of soy sauce (optional, for extra depth)

INGREDIENTS

Complete recipe

2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¾–1 cup BBQ sauce (adjust to taste)
1 small onion, diced (optional but recommended)
2–3 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp onion powder
Black pepper
A splash of soy sauce (optional, for extra depth)

METHOD

Make it

1
Sauté the onion until soft.
2
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3
Add the chickpeas and mash about half of them with a potato masher or fork.
4
Stir in the BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, onion powder, pepper, and soy sauce if using.
5
Simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Taste and add more BBQ sauce if needed.
7
Pile onto toasted burger buns.

Cooking notes

Use vegan BBQ sauce and burger buns.
Onion, garlic and soy sauce are optional; omit their method steps when not using them.
Optional: toast buns with a little vegan butter.

Serving suggestions

Dill pickles, sliced onion, vegan coleslaw, pickled jalapeños or extra BBQ sauce.