Description
Ina Garten’s tuna & hummus sandwiches elevate simple ingredients into a Mediterranean-inspired delight. Creamy hummus, flaky tuna, and crisp vegetables create a quick, satisfying lunch you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (397 g) Italian tuna in olive oil, jarred or canned
- Sourdough bread, halved and sliced ½ inch thick
- Hummus, store-bought or homemade
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) good mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) minced celery
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) minced yellow onion
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) minced cornichons
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) kosher salt
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh radishes, sliced
Instructions
- Preparation: Sanitize food processor and gather all ingredients for seamless hummus creation.
- Blend Base: Combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in processor, pulsing initially to break down components.
- Processing: Continuously blend mixture for 2-3 minutes, transforming ingredients into silky, uniform texture while periodically scraping processor walls.
- Consistency Adjustment: Incrementally introduce cold water during processing, monitoring smoothness and achieving ideal creamy consistency.
- Flavor Refinement: Taste and calibrate seasoning, potentially incorporating additional salt, lemon juice, or olive oil to elevate flavor profile.
- Presentation: Transfer hummus to serving dish, using spatula to create elegant surface texture and optional garnish with olive oil drizzle, paprika, or chopped parsley.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Measure ingredients carefully to maintain the perfect hummus consistency and flavor balance.
- Texture Technique: Pulse ingredients initially, then process continuously to achieve a smooth, creamy texture without lumps.
- Flavor Adjustment: Taste and adjust seasoning gradually, adding salt, lemon juice, or olive oil to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Serving Style: Create visual appeal by swirling hummus in the serving dish and garnishing with a drizzle of olive oil and optional herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg