Description
Recreating joe & the juice tuna sandwich brings Copenhagen cafe magic to home kitchens with zesty flavors and fresh ingredients. Sandwich enthusiasts can enjoy this quick, delightful meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 can (5 ounces or 142 grams) tuna in water, drained
Dairy and Condiments:
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
Bread and Vegetables:
- 2 slices thin sandwich bread
- 2–3 slices of fresh tomato
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Fat:
- Butter or olive oil, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the creamy tuna filling by combining flaked tuna with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, blending until achieving a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Take two slices of bread and artfully spread vibrant pesto on one slice, creating an aromatic base layer.
- Generously distribute the whipped tuna mixture across the other bread slice, ensuring an even, thick coverage.
- Carefully arrange fresh tomato slices atop the tuna mousse, adding a juicy, bright element to the sandwich.
- Gently close the sandwich, bringing the pesto and tuna sides together in a delectable embrace.
- Lightly coat the exterior of the sandwich with softened butter or a delicate brush of olive oil, enhancing the potential for a golden, crisp exterior.
- Place the sandwich in a preheated sandwich press, panini maker, or skillet over medium heat, transforming it into a warm, toasted delicacy.
- Grill for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, watching for a perfect golden-brown color and ensuring the filling is thoroughly heated.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally to showcase the beautiful layers, and serve immediately while warm and inviting.
Notes
- Blend tuna mixture thoroughly to achieve a silky, whipped texture that mimics Joe & the Juice’s signature smooth spread.
- Use high-quality canned tuna packed in olive oil for richer flavor and more luxurious mouthfeel.
- Consider swapping regular mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that reduces calories without compromising taste.
- Experiment with bread varieties like sourdough or whole grain to add extra nutrition and create different flavor profiles while maintaining the sandwich’s classic essence.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg