I am discovering the versatility of tuna: tuna salad, tuna casserole, tuna pasta, and tuna with bread. If you have had any of these combinations you probably already know or lament the fact that the list is possibly endless. For tuna lovers we calculate a whole lot of meals that are affordable, quick, easy, and that happily fills the belly - parents too. My father is an exceptional typical tuna sandwich maker. His not so secret ingredients included tuna, mayonnaise, a little powdered mustard, some paprika, a pinch of black pepper mixed together between two squishy pieces of bread. Squishy carbs with mayo coated tuna equaled pure contentment for us kids. Mom had a slightly different take on the fishy spread but none-the less tasty. She was the queen of the tuna melts: One piece of squishy bread, a mound of tuna and mayonnaise dripping over with cheese, toasting in the oven for five. Lunch served.
Lately my parents and self unfolded a new twist on the typical tuna sandwich. Theirs: hold the mayo and add spicy hummus. You can’t beat this version as a tasty option for the dairy sensitive or when the mayo jar is cleaned out. My own twist adds an avocado. Since moving back to Florida I am rediscovering tropical foods. The green fruit is my latest craze. As with everything though, it seems my twist is not so new. I mentioned the combo to my sister-in-law who gleefully responded that her mother has been serving it up since childhood. She grew up in Florida. If the recipe below sounds like a distant memory reincarnate it. If not, next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich add your latest craze to the mix. You may discover a new, favorite twist.
1 can of tuna
1 mashed avocado
1 heaping tablespoon eggless mayonnaise*
1 tsp mustard
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped onion
Lately my parents and self unfolded a new twist on the typical tuna sandwich. Theirs: hold the mayo and add spicy hummus. You can’t beat this version as a tasty option for the dairy sensitive or when the mayo jar is cleaned out. My own twist adds an avocado. Since moving back to Florida I am rediscovering tropical foods. The green fruit is my latest craze. As with everything though, it seems my twist is not so new. I mentioned the combo to my sister-in-law who gleefully responded that her mother has been serving it up since childhood. She grew up in Florida. If the recipe below sounds like a distant memory reincarnate it. If not, next time you’re in the mood for a tuna sandwich add your latest craze to the mix. You may discover a new, favorite twist.
1 can of tuna
1 mashed avocado
1 heaping tablespoon eggless mayonnaise*
1 tsp mustard
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ cup shredded carrots
¼ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped tomatoes
2 lettuce leaves
2 pieces of toasted bread
Mix ingredients (minus toasted bread). Scoop the mixture onto one piece of toasted bread. Add lettuce on top of the mixture and place the second piece of toasted bread on top of the lettuce.
2 lettuce leaves
2 pieces of toasted bread
Mix ingredients (minus toasted bread). Scoop the mixture onto one piece of toasted bread. Add lettuce on top of the mixture and place the second piece of toasted bread on top of the lettuce.
*Vegenaise makes a wonderful tasting dairy and egg free mayonnaise.
Happy green fruit munching to health!
Maria
Happy green fruit munching to health!
Maria
