Description
A delicious and protein-packed Tunacado Sandwich inspired by Joe & the Juice, combining creamy avocado, flavorful tuna mousse, fresh tomato, and pesto on toasted whole wheat bread for a healthy and satisfying lunch.
Ingredients
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Tuna Mousse
- 1 can flaked or chunk tuna packed in water (drained)
- 2 Tbsp red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tsp drained capers
- 1 Tbsp fresh dill (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
- 3-4 Tbsp plain greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Sandwich
- 2 slices whole wheat bread (toasted)
- 1/4 avocado (mashed)
- 1-2 Tbsp pesto
- 1-2 slices tomato
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Toast Bread: Toast your slices of whole wheat bread until golden and crispy, then set them aside to prepare the fillings.
- Prepare Tuna Mousse: In a small bowl, combine the drained tuna, finely diced red onion, drained capers, chopped fresh dill, dijon mustard, plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly with a fork until the mixture is smooth but retains a bit of texture. Optionally, blend briefly in a food processor if you prefer a finer texture.
- Assemble Sandwich: Spread pesto evenly over one slice of toasted bread. On the other slice, spread the mashed avocado, then layer the tomato slices, seasoning them with salt and pepper. Top the avocado and tomato with the tuna mousse, then close the sandwich with the pesto-spread bread slice. Slice as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- This sandwich provides a high-protein meal with approximately 47 grams of protein.
- You can adjust the amount of Greek yogurt to achieve your preferred tuna mousse consistency.
- For a smoother mousse, briefly pulse the mixture in a food processor, but retaining some texture adds to the sandwich's character.
- Use fresh pesto or homemade pesto for the best flavor.
- Toast the bread to your preferred level of crunch for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 954 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
