When it comes to tuna sandwiches, this tunacado recipe (tuna and avocado sandwich inspired by Joe & the Juice version) gets five stars from me. Crispy bread, creamy tuna filling, spicy pesto, thin slices of avocado and tomato - the combination of textures and flavours is wonderful and very yummy. The recipe yields about 4 sandwiches but it depends on the size of your bread. I only made 2 sandwiches for the photos so I had leftover tuna and pesto which I used a day later as well.
Ingredients
For the tuna filling (tonnato)
- 170 grams tuna canned, about 7 oz of drained weight,
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, diced
- 1 tbsp capers drained
- 2 anchovy filets
- 1 tbsp dill chopped fresh
- 1/4 tsp salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup red onion diced
For the Spicy Pesto Aioli
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce
For the sandwich
- 6 slices sourdough or whole wheat flat breads or thin foccaccia, about 80 grams per serving
- 1 large tomato sliced
- 1 large avocado large ripe, sliced
- jalapenos pickled (optional)
Instructions
- Place the tuna filling ingredients (except for the chopped onions) in a food processor or a high-speed blender. Blitz it a few times, until the ingredients are processed into a smooth-ish puree consistency. It doesn’t have to be completely blended like a paste; in fact, I like it to have a little coarse texture. Transfer to a bowl, mix in the onions and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, pesto and Sriracha sauce until smooth. Set aside.
- Using a skillet or frying pan, toast the bread or focaccia slices until crispy. Use a spatula to press down the bread so it’s flattened to get it as toasty as possible. **Pro tip:** the crispier the bread, the better it will hold against the creamy tuna. If the bread isn’t toasted, it will get wet and soggy.
- Slice tomatoes and avocado thinly. Now we are ready to assemble.
- Spread a little pesto on each side of the bread. Follow with a couple of tablespoons of creamy tuna mixture. Don’t add too much tuna or it will squeeze out from the sides and the whole sandwich will turn into a mess. Follow with tomato and avocado slices, sprinkle with a little sea salt and pepper and you’re ready to eat.
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Nutrition
Calories: 639kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 1336mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 835IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 5mg
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