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Buffalo Chickpea Sandwiches

They have everything you love about Buffalo chicken except the chicken!

By Ree DrummondPublished: Aug 16, 2025
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pioneer woman buffalo chickpea sandwich
Ryan Liebe
Yields:
6 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins

You know me—I'm all about a good Buffalo chicken wrap or a chip loaded with melty Buffalo chicken dip. You simply can't go wrong with the classics (even Buffalo chicken meatballs). But it's always fun to shake things up with something a little different, and bonus points if it's vegetarian, too! That's where these Buffalo chickpea sandwiches come in. Don't let the lack of meat fool you: They're every bit as satisfying as the original versions. The chickpeas are mashed just enough to stay chunky, then tossed with the essentials: Buffalo-style hot sauce, creamy blue cheese, crunchy celery, and tangy dill pickles. Whether you're hosting a game day crowd or whipping up lunch on a Tuesday, these hearty sandwiches are guaranteed to hit the spot. Trust me, you won't even miss the chicken!

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (about 2 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup Buffalo-style hot sauce (such as Frank's) 
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 6 Tbsp. ranch dressing
  • 12 slices sourdough bread, toasted if desired
  • Lettuce, for topping

Directions

    1. Step 1Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher in a large bowl until creamy but still chunky. Fold in the blue cheese, hot sauce, pickles, green onions, celery, and ¼ cup of the ranch dressing. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons ranch on the bread. 
    2. Step 2Top half of the bread slices with lettuce and the chickpea mixture, then top with the remaining bread. Cut into quarters.

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