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Spicy Tuna Sandwich

Joe And The Juice Style Spicy Tuna Sandwich

This homemade spicy tuna open sandwich is inspired by the Joe and The Juice one and is a easy tasty high protein healthy lunch option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 people
Course: Light Bites
Cuisine: American
Calories: 419
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 wholemeal pitta bread
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 6-8 pickled jalapeños from the jar
  • 1 can of spring water tuna 100g drained
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 1 cup fresh dill

Method
 

  1. Drain the tinned tuna, add it to a bowl, and mix with light mayonnaise, pesto, finely chopped jalapeños and a cup of chopped fresh dill. Mash it all together with a fork till it is well combined. You can add more jalapeños if you like it spicy or more mayo to your own taste.
  2. Halve and toast the pitta bread.
  3. Stuff the toasted pitta halves with tuna mix, top with more fresh dill and a sprinkle of ground black pepper.

Notes

If you want to make this lower fat swap the low fat mayo for a light natural yogurt.