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Joe & the Juice Tuna Sandwich Copycat

The tunacado and spicy tuna sandwich from Joe & the Juice has taken the internet by a storm so we're going to learn how to make it at home and even better. The bread is so crispy, the tuna is creamy and packed with flavor, and the combination of pesto and avocado is just so refreshing!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Yields3 sandwiches
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Servings3 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • sourdough slices
  • 12 ounce can tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons jalapeños, diced
  • 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • pesto
  • tomatoes, sliced
  • avocado, sliced
  • hot sauce

CHIPOTLE AIOLI (optional)

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons adobo paste
  • chiptole peppers to taste pureed into a paste, to add spicyness

Instructions 

  1. Prepare the tuna filling. To a bowl, add the tuna and mash it well. Add the mayo, lemon juice, red onion, black pepper, salt, jalapeños, mustard, and cilantro. Mix together well.
  2. Make the chipotle sauce: To make the chipotle sauce, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, honey, black pepper, chili powder, adobo sauce, and chipotle pepper paste or sriracha in a small bowl. Once smooth, set it aside.
  3. Heat a grill or panini press and spray with oil. Add two slices of bread per sandwich and toast until crispy and golden brown.
  4. On one side of the bread, add a layer of pesto, then avocado, next tomato, and tuna. Add chipotle mayo on the other slice of bread and close the sandwich shut.
  5. Cut in half and enjoy with your favorite hot sauce.

Notes

  • If you want the tuna to have the consistency of a mousse like Joe & the Juice, you can add it to a blender to process it until smooth and fluffy.
  • To make it more spicy, add hot sauce or red chili flakes.

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