@chloeevegan and I kept seeing the viral Tunacado from Joe and The Juice on social media and teamed up to veganise it!
And I can honestly say it’s definitely worth the hype! This might be our new favorite sandwich!
Joe and The Juice Viral Tunacado Sandwich
Experience the viral Tunacado sandwich from Joe and The Juice, veganized! This delightful sandwich features a unique 'tuna' mousse, fresh veggies, and homemade pesto.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 avocado
- 1 tomato - sliced
- broccoli sprouts - optional
- 6 slices Bread
Pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup (12 g) fresh basil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup (33.75 g) toasted pine nuts
- salt and pepper - to taste
‘Tuna’ Mousse
- 1 ½ cups (246 g) cooked chickpeas
- 150 g silken tofu
- 1 nori sheet
- 1 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup (11.75 g) fresh dill
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (7.5 g) nutritional yeast
- sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the pesto. Combine olive oil, fresh basil, fresh parsley, garlic clove, lemon juice, toasted pinenuts, and salt & pepper in a blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Next, prepare the ‘tuna’ mousse. In a food processor, combine cooked chickpeas, silken tofu, nori sheet, capers, lemon juice, dill, dijon mustard, nutritional yeast, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Now, assemble the sandwich. Spread a generous amount of ‘tuna’ mousse on a slice of bread. Add sliced avocado, tomato, and optional broccoli sprouts. Spread pesto on another slice of bread and place it on top.
- Repeat the process for the remaining sandwiches. Enjoy your vegan ‘Tunacado’ sandwich immediately, or store in the refrigerator for later.
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Nutrition Information
Per Serving/Portion
Calories: 447 kcalCarbohydrates: 44 gProtein: 27 gFat: 21 gSodium: 697 mgFiber: 6 gVitamin A: 381 IUVitamin C: 44 mgCalcium: 617 mgIron: 6 mg
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