This Vegan Lentil “Tuna” Spread is going to be your next favorite sandwich spread! Eat it for breakfast, lunch or as party food! It’s SUPER delicious, healthy and filling.

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Every time I make this vegan lentil spread, I realize just how much I love legumes. Lentils are not only incredibly healthy, but also insanely tasty if made well.

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I could eat lentils all day and all night.

This recipe is perfect for a lot of occasions. I have made it for breakfast, lunch and parties too! Needless to say, that everyone went crazy for it.

 

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Even if you are not a big fan of lentils, give this recipe a try. It has a secret ingredient that makes it taste SO GOOD.

And that secret ingredient is….(drum roll) Mustard!

Yep.

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First caramelize the onion, then add the lentil and spices. Stir on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes, then combine with the mustard and garlic at the very end after you remove the pan from the heat.

 

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Let your spread cool for about 5-15 minutes, then transfer to a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds or until you reach the desired consistency.

 

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(If you don’t have a food processor at home, you can just mash your spread with a fork.)

Put your spread in the fridge for about 30 minutes, then serve on fresh bread with cucumber slices.

 

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Additional thoughts:

  • Salt and pepper amounts are really hard to tell usually. That’s because everyone has a different taste and tolerance. For example, I like my food very salty and peppery. Just really strong flavors, in general.
  • I always top this spread with fresh cucumber slices. It’s so good, you guys. Ugh.

 

Vegan Lentil “Tuna” Spread

Vegan Lentil Tuna Spread

Vegan Lentil Tuna Spread
4.84 from 6 votes

Vegan Lentil "Tuna" Spread

This Vegan Lentil "Tuna" Spread makes a super easy lunch that's high in protein and rich in flavor. Beginner-friendly!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling time 30 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
SERVINGS2

Ingredients

Lentil "Tuna" Salad

  • 2 cup lentils (cooked)
  • 1 head yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (small)
  • 4 tsp mustard
  • 4 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper ground

Sandwich

  • 4 slices whole wheat bread toasted
  • 1/3 medium cucumber sliced
  • 1 cup spinach

Instructions
 

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium pan, then add the onion and caramelize. Add the lentils, salt and pepper.
  • Stir the mixture on medium heat for 5 minutes or less. When you're done, add the mustard and garlic at the end.
  • When you're done, let the mixture cool 5 minutes, then put it in a food processor and blend for 30 seconds or until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Place your spread in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Serve on baguette slices or in a sandwich with a few slices of fresh cucumber.
  • Enjoy!
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18 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    We have made this twice and loved it. The first time we followed the recipe exactly. Hubs loved it but I felt the garlic was a little over powering. So the next time I made it, I added the garlic near the end of the cooking time for the onions to sweeten them a bit and take the harsh bite away. I enjoyed it much more this way. I am just not a fan of raw or nearly raw garlic. We will be making this again tomorrow and I will be adding some extra veg (when I was an omni, I liked my tuna with chopped radishes, celery, dill pickles and fresh dill, so I am going to see how some or all of these additions work with this spread. Thanks for sharing this, I would never have thought to use lentils quite like this. But I agree with you, legumes all day and all night!

  2. 5 stars
    I made this once as a spread and enjoyed it, but it wasn’t until I made it as a filling for a sausage roll – with added chick peas and some vegan beef stock powder – that I fell in love with it! My husband who is not a vegan thought it was great too. Thank you so much!

  3. 5 stars
    Wow! I have to admit, when I smelled it before putting it in the fridge for 30 minutes, I didn’t like the smell. So I took a little taste…oh, well, I thought. I can eat even if the wife won’t like it.

    Then I brought it out and made myself a sandwich, while she snuck a bite behind my back. Next thing I know she’s baking potatoes to use my spread as a filling. Made one for me, too. Now, it’s almost all gone. So much for a sandwich spread for me for the week.

    Thank you so much for this recipe. Reminds me once again to try a recipe before saying you don’t like it.

    1. I haven’t tried this recipe with red lentils yet, but I’m sure the taste will be quite different. I recommend using green lentils!

  4. Hello. I’m looking forward to try this. What kind of mustard did you use. The picture looks like Dijon but wanted to be sure before I make it. Thank you.

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