The ULTIMATE Chickpea Melt Sandwich | CRAZY Good 15 Minute Recipe

[@arashikio]

Its 11pm... do I need to eat a chickpea melt? No... did I yank my husband into the kitchen and have him make this with me? Absolutely. Honestly, we were just mind boggled and like "There is no way this works right?" Then we tried it and its so good. My husband is a meat and potatoes Irish guy and he was like "Why does that work so well though... thats actually really good!" Soooo yea, absolutely tasty and 10/10.

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that!! Much love :)

[@CaptainSlowbeard]

I've not been able to face eating anything all day, but saw this at 1am and decided I really wanted to try this sandwich. Two thumbs up as it genuinely was 15 minutes to make, was very comforting to eat, and really tasty. I love chickpeas, but was suprised just how well this works in place of tuna. A heartfelt thank you, I feel much better for having a good meal inside me.

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that!! Much love :)

[@michaelmcnally1242]

This is such a fantastic idea in general, thank you. Imagine a big baked potato with a scoop of that chickpea stuff, yum.

[@gohawks3571]

What a great idea!

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@ritasoares8895]

I just made this!- my man is not lying… it is awesome !!! I didn’t even spread any butter ! I used Swiss cheese I was dancing too!! Gracias from Northern California

[@SpainonaFork]

Happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@RattlerSSBN]

Holy sammy this was much better than I had imagined, thank you. As a Type 2 diabetic that loves and misses sandwiches, this hit the spot, and Sour Dough is the right call. This is so versatile, you can grab damn near anything out of your veggie drawer.

[@SpainonaFork]

So happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@beverlyhorner1064]

Just finished eating this Sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it! I'm new to chickpeas and have tried a number of your recipes. All have proven to be very good. This salad may have the best flavor though. Thank you!

[@SpainonaFork]

Glad you liked it! Much love :)

[@jeffreyahlgren7765]

As one of your vegan fans, thank you for mentioning some plant-based ingredient substitutions for this dish. Wishing you a great 2025 ahead!

[@louisea966]

yes, it is great

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@bobbi2235]

I have made chickpea sandwiches before, sometimes I added chopped boiled eggs to them but I have never done the cheese and toasted them. I will have to try that. Thank you so much they look delicious 😊

[@jasonreed4648]

Can't wait to try this sandwich, thanks and keep the great recipes coming.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@CatT1987]

I like your recipe and I'm going to try this. The only way I've ever had chickpeas is in hummus and I love hummus. But this is a good alternative if you're trying to cut down on processed meats and tuna unfortunately is still considered a processed meat which too much of that can lead to health problems. But garbanzo beans or chickpeas have no such warning on them so this would be a lot healthier than having a tuna sandwich despite the fact that it doesn't have any Omega-3 that I'm aware of.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@ariannewdnotbe]

That looks amazing! Some lettuce or arugula would be a nice addition! My grandmother always added one or the other to a grilled sandwich. 😋

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@SafeAndSounds]

Happy new year Alberto. And you sure are in a good mood today! Love to see you dancing and being so loose.

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@rachanasoma776]

We love u ❤️ thank u for always keeping vegans and vegetarians in mind. Happy New Year. Here's to achieving all your professional goals in 2025!

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@xpatsteve]

Just as I was running out of sandwich ideas, you come along and save the day. Thanks, and Happy New Year!

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@michaellacy8510]

Before visiting Spain and finding your channel I had no idea of the range of delicious uses for chick peas! Thanks!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@swissfoodie3542]

Hola Albert, I wish you, your family and your friends all the best for 2025 ! I always enjoy watching your videos, they bring a slice of beautiful Spain into my home in Switzerland.

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@sunnyshealthcoaching]

😂🎉Makes you dance! 🎉 I'd forgotten all about this thank you for reminding me and I'm going to veganized it! Simple easy and delicious! HAPPY NEW YEAR, Albert 🥳🥂🎉

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@andywilson5509]

Watching the video when it came out last week, I just knew I had to make it. A trip to the supermarket last night and all the ingredients acquired. This exceeded my expectations! It is outstanding! Thank you, Albert!

[@SpainonaFork]

Happy to hear that!! Much love :)

[@maryhight6030]

Have a Blessed and Happy New Year 🎊🙏❤️

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@maxlutz3674]

That looks delicious. I need to get more chickpeas for your recipes. You never disappoint when it come to easy to cook recipes. So far they all turned out to be tasty.

[@SpainonaFork]

Happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@sandrarussi-metz4671]

Love your Vegan options🌱

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@mr.snulch]

How have I never thought of this - incredible! Perfect use for chickpeas.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@rosej9686]

What a great recipe to kick off 2025! Happy New Year, Alberto! ❤️

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@anniegiguere5714]

Best wishes for the New Year from Québec.

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@Gawanji]

Happy New Year! Thanks for this idea! I can’t wait to make this!!!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@mirandamom1346]

There’s no meal I enjoy more than a great sandwich. Thank you!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@DMG-e9k]

Wow🤩another winner in my book🥳I’m going to make for my lunch. Thank you for this great idea.

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@alicjaadamczyk1748]

Thank you yet for another wonderful quick meal ! I can’t wait to try it 👏🏻💖

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@fastfreddy19641]

Sat on holiday in Fuertaventure, I am making those tomorrow. ☀️

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@lisaflower1152]

Happy New Year! This is another recipe I look forward to making. I have always loved chick peas but had very limited uses for them beyond adding to a salad ( oddly enough, I don’t like hummus). But you have given me SO many wonderful uses for them and each recipe, more delicious than the next. So glad I found ‘ Spain on a fork’ and I am always looking forward to your latest recipe. They are all DELICIOUS!

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@BONNIEJOYOSBORN]

The BEST CHEF ‼️

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@SoTypicallyMeh]

oh that’s perfectly timed. i tried to make tuna salad with vegan tuna and it was disgusting. this looks so much better! happy new year!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love! Happy New Year

[@farinaz005]

Wow! Hi Albert! First of all: Happy new year! What an amazing recipe! I absolutely loved it. You know, I loooove grilled cheese sandwiches! 😃😃😃👍 What a fantastic idea to use chickpeas! I usually put cheese both under and above if i have another ingredient in the sandwich. That way it sticks to both pieces of bread. Thank you for an amazing video! Happy new year again! 😃💖✨️✨️

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@kathymartin5730]

Just made this for me. I cut recipe in 1/2 and got 2+ sandwiches. Delicious. Topped with few spicy microgreens.

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@GrandpaCanCook]

Glad you posted this; Happy I found it. Looks like a another great way to prepare some chick peas.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@kellyroyds5040]

Happy New Year! As someone allergic to tuna, this is a great alternative. I'll definitely be making this. Looks delicious!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@dee-dees.3635]

Yummy! Can't wait to make this sandwich! Happy New Year!

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@gohawks3571]

Happy New Year!!! I'm sorry you don't see me a lot; I keep getting addicted to your recipes and I'm savoring them slowly 😂 Seriously, this channel is soooo good🤤😋

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@mariadiantherese9663]

Thank you! This is such a great recipe. Happy Healthy New Year!

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@dianehall5345]

Happy New Year from our New Hampshire farm! Thank you so much for this amazing grilled sandwich! I am on a post-surgical, modified Mediterranean hospital diet. I can have all the ingredients in this recipe💃. I am following moderate fat/high protein and love chick peas! I will use avocado mayo and can't wait to try this sandwhich. ~ Diane

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@JVSwailesBoudicca]

INSPIRATIONAL >>>>I can't wait ! Thank you.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@cherylcalac8485]

Happy New Year chef Thanks for starting off 2025 with a great healthy recipe, all the best to you ❣️

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@Lala-el8oh]

Thank you for giving us another plant based recipe!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@audreymaqks]

Happy New Year. Always pleased with your recipes and techniques.

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@asonia8446]

What an Amazing recepie ! I would personally remove the mayo and replace it by olive oil. I would reserve the remaining on a Glass bottle and use it within the next days! Also happy new year to you and all family.

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@--ag]

Thank you for this delicious recipe 😋❤️👍

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@ljensen9364]

Made this. Super yummy. On my repeat list

[@SpainonaFork]

Happy to hear that! Much love :)

[@rn2787]

I'm so glad that you added flavor!

[@Wendolynn_Jane]

Happy New Year's! Best! 😎🍀

[@SpainonaFork]

Happy New Year to you too! Much love :)

[@GinaW7061]

I can't wait to try this, it looks amazing x thank you ❤ x

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@amyvilla3409]

Looks so good! I can’t wait to try it.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@garyhardy9511]

This looks sensational, I’m gonna try

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@nanno8483]

This looks SO good!

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@jomcd2073]

Happy New Year Albert. This recipe looks so tasty:)

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@CookWithnila]

I can't stop eating this sandwich. Thanks for sharing dear cook. Happy new years ❤❤❤

[@BerniceTaylor-q7s]

Delicious looking sandwich....love it

[@SpainonaFork]

Thank you! Much love :)

[@reginaa4935]

I’m going to make the sandwiches now. They look scrumptious!

[@SpainonaFork]

Hope you enjoy! Much love :)

[@9ramthebuffs9]

I eat a ton of chickpea salad. My rule of thumb for 1 16oz can of chickpeas is 2 HEAPING tablespoons of mayo/ranch/yogurt/sour cream or combination etc. Something else you can do is look up egg salad recipes that generally call for 6 eggs, which is equivalent to 16oz chickpeas. I can't eat eggs or dairy anymore so chickpea salad is something I can easily throw in a wrap or a sandwich etc.

[@beachykat723]

Great recipe!! Thanks for sharing ❤❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@stephaniegee227]

Looks excellent! Can't wait to give it a try!!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@VickyLynn3]

Happy New Year! 🎆 Thanks for all you do!✨V

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@GABYCHICDOLLS]

Oooo yummy. This sandwich will make me feel better for sure ❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@accskaguy]

Looking like a great start to the year. Thanks. :)

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@marireid8752]

Happy New Year! Thanks for some great recipes. I personally just leave out the oil ( use veggie broth or water for saute) and make your vegan recipes 'whole Food Plant-Based '. 😊❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@jelsner5077]

Looks great! Happy New Year! 🥂

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@DavidHuber63]

My mouth watered and i tried to have a bite :)

[@SpainonaFork]

lol...Much love :)

[@patjonker6576]

This looks sooooo good! Definitely on the menu ❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@smiz4990]

Can’t wait make it! It looks delicious

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@lolab4953]

¡Buena idea de receta para empezar bien el año! Feliz año nuevo para ti 🤩

[@SpainonaFork]

Igualmente! Saludos :)

[@lolab4953]

@@SpainonaFork Muchas gracias 🤗

[@JennLew-v4x]

I love your expressions on the food!! This I am going to make this!! Are you posting on Facebook? I am sharing my friends about you! Thank you!

[@SpainonaFork]

Yes! Under Spain on a Fork :) Much love

[@memeishere1]

if you use canned chick oeas in the states you will have to get the skins off, boil the chick peas for 10 minutes then put in a bowl of cold water and swirl sround the skins should float to the top

[@SouLoveReal]

Albert: Delicious - and thanks for beginning the New Year with an easy one. I must get out for some sourdough bread. Thanks again. (Fan from San Francisco, California.) *!!~ _PS: Güis mai bes eSpánich acento_ = *_¡Jápi Nu Yir!_* 😋

[@SpainonaFork]

lol....happy new year! Much love :)

[@donaldleejc]

Happy new year, all the bests in 2025. Thank you for all your wonderful videos 🙏🏼

[@SpainonaFork]

Appreciate the comment! Much love :)

[@monique6549]

I believe I could eat this every day!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@christineborgatti3760]

Looks good. Thank you.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@irispetal4146]

Multumesc frumos ❤❤❤

[@PhilipSuitters]

I use low fat Greek yogurt (leave out the lemon juice) in place of the mayo. Smoked paprika kicks it up a notch. Happy New Year mi amigo

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@onexpressocafe1821]

Tempted to try adding corn or and jalapenos too😊

[@SpainonaFork]

Sounds great! Much love :)

[@BijoudeBexar]

Feliz año! Great recipe as usual, but you missed a trick Albert! You could use this moment to make mayonnaise with the aqua faba(bean liquid), olive oil, lemon juice, add the other flavor ingredients to the blender, save time chopping, and your recipe would be automatically vegan, less wasteful. Most mayonnaise comes in glass jars which are heavy and breakable so shipping costs/energy use higher and most places here in USA do not recycle glass, so homemade mayonnaise can be more ecofreindly. Any extra of this flavored mayo would make a great Waldorf salad! BTW, I've made a vegan garbanzo sandwich filling that's a riff on hummus, mashing the beans and using some tahini instead of mayo, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, dried oregano, add a little bean liquid if too stiff. Of course any fresh herbs, green onion, diced celery etc can be added to taste. Also, with no mayo, it travels really well, fine for several hours at room temperature, even in sandwich it doesn't make the bread soggy, can pack it into celery ribs or inner leaves of romaine lettuce for hearty canapés or healthy snacks. I like it in a lettuce wrap with quick pickled slaw of cabbage, carrot, onion, dill and mustard seeds.

[@selinasnowdon2834]

I would like to think this would change my husband’s hatred of chickpeas but I doubt it especially with the cheese which he doesn’t really like. He’s the man who hates stews but likes curry not sure what the difference is other than spices. Anyway I think this looks lovely and will definitely try it. Thanks Albert and Happy New Year

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@marlene8344]

Fantastic

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@louisea966]

yum chickpeas.. also another of your vegan subscribers wanting to say an extra thank you for including plant based options

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@ritasoares8895]

I need to make this so I can dance too!😅

[@SpainonaFork]

lol...Much love :)

[@archanam9388]

Delicious 😋

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@SraDelHoyo]

Hola, es posible incluir huevos en la mezcla de los garbanzos?

[@SpainonaFork]

Si quieres! Saludos :)

[@katarinaspies5206]

i make nearly all your awesome recipes, just made this , i had no cheese so i used avocado instead, thankyou very much for your videos.

[@SpainonaFork]

Avocado is a great choice! Much love :)

[@ushere5791]

i often make plant-based chickpea tuna-style salad, but i've never thought to add cheese (i'd use plant-based). one time, i asked my friend to help me make lunch; she forgot to mash the chickpeas, so they kept rolling out of the sandwiches and onto our plates. XD

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@datsunruss]

Yummmmmmmmy ❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@hazelnutbix5261]

Lidl used to sell vegan sheese slices but they are much harder to find these days. In Portugal that is.

[@garywallenphd885]

Thats too bad because here in Germany Lidl has expanded the vegan food section with all kinds of items including many different cheeses.

[@kestrelhawkins8728]

Um, excuse me, but this looks BETTER than a tuna melt! Yes, please.

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@2gooddrifters]

A few capers in there would be nice.

[@cessnaverdi]

Oh yum❤!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@adventurecreations3214]

Yum!

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@NaturesExpressions]

❤❤awesome

[@SpainonaFork]

Much love :)

[@BONNIEJOYOSBORN]

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025 WOW ‼️

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)

[@ChesapeakeWahido]

Hard to beat garbanzos

[@SpainonaFork]

Agreed! Much love :)

[@burgundyrose_bunni]

I absolutely love your recipes, but I am not a fan of mayonnaise, what is a good substitute?❤😁

[@SpainonaFork]

greek yogurt :) much love

[@richardprescott6322]

What!? Insane. It's insane but had to watch

[@kellercrucita550]

Gracias! Feliz Año 2025🎉

[@SpainonaFork]

Igualmente! Saludos :)

[@bruhverlybruh4012]

I wonder if i could use chickpeas and yogurt in a chicken sammich so my hubbie doesn't cry about mayo? Or any sammich that requires mayo. I like tomato cucumber sandwiches a lot so maybe I'll try it on those first.

[@SpainonaFork]

yes you can sub yogurt for mayo :) Much love

[@nafisajaghuri51]

Happy New Year 🎆 2025 ❤

[@SpainonaFork]

Same to you! Much love :)