Joe and The Juice 'Tunacado'
If there's one thing we've noticed recently, it's the queues at Joe & The Juice opposite BOSH! HQ. The people are going mad for the Scandi chain spot, and we've decided to give them some free promo by making a plant-based version of one of their biggest sellers. Our version uses plant-based tuna, which is actually made from pea protein and seaweed, to get that seafood feel and taste. We're confident that it's better than the original, but we'll let you be the judges!
Serves
Ingredients
For the filling
<item-todo-done>1 red onion<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 clove garlic<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>5g parsley<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>100g ready-to-eat plant-based tuna<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>3 tbsp plant-based mayonnaise<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tsp Dijon mustard<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tsp Sriracha<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> pinch of Salt & pepper<item-todo-done>
For the sandwich
<item-todo-done> plant-based butter<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 large tomatoes<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 large ripe avocado<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 jar of good-quality plant-based green pesto<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 panini bread loaves (with charred marks)<item-todo-done>
Before you start
Frying pan | Small mixing bowl
Make the filling
- Peel and very finely dice the red onion and garlic.
- Finely chop the parsley.
- Place the plant-based tuna into a large mixing bowl and add the mayo, mustard, diced onion, garlic, parsley, sriracha and a good pinch of salt and pepper.
- Mix well until everything comes together.
Toast the bread
- Place a large frying pan over a medium heat and add the plant-based butter.
- Slice the panini loaves in half.
- Once the butter has melted, add the bread (cut side down) and cook until golden brown.
- Pushing each down to make them a bit thinner.
Prepare the rest of the ingredients
- Slice the tomatoes and avocados into large circle pieces.
Assemble the sandwiches
- Add a good dollop of the pesto onto the base of each toasted panini slice.
- Use a spoon to even out.
- Add a good dollop of the tuna mixture on top of each and even out using a spoon.
- Top with sliced tomato before topping with the sliced avocado.
- Finally, top with the final slice of bread, squeeze down and serve.