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Next Level Tuna Salad Sandwich

Fennel, Beet and Belgian Endive Salad.

Total Time: ~30 Minutes

Serves: 4

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Inspiration

One of the best parts of having a test kitchen is getting to keep the leftovers, and there’s nothing better than combining two amazing dishes to find a magical hidden third. This recipe is one of those rarified moments; combining a bunch of our recent recipes into what has been traditionally considered boring, bland and uninspired – a tuna salad sandwich – and creating something sublime. Our kitchen alchemy has yielded a true gem and hands down one of the best sandwiches we’ve ever had! Now that we’ve got your attention, read on….

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CRUCIFEROUS TO THE RESCUE:
Brussels sprouts are cruciferous vegetables - along with broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, and collard greens. Like their relatives they also pack a nutritious punch. Their high level of fiber support digestive health and may reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They also contain kaempferol and omega-3 fatty acids which may inhibit cancer growth, prevent inflammation, and benefit heart health. They also contain high amounts of vitamin C, to the immune system, iron absorption, collagen production and the growth and repair of tissues.

Ingredients

Charred Miso Maple Brussels Sprouts

  • 1½ pounds Brussels sprouts, halved-lengthwise, stemmed, with any yellow or brown outer leaves removed.
  • ¼ cup of flavorless oil, avocado or canola
  • 2 tbsp of miso paste (I opted for Abokochi Abo Miso soup mix)
  • 2 tbsp of pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp sea salt, or finishing salt
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Splash of water

Tuna Salad

  • 2 cups tuna, oil left in if packed in oil, or water drained if packed in water
    • ¼ cup of avocado oil if packed in water
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped green onions
  • ⅓ cup of tapenade (see recipe)
  • ¼ cup of toum (see recipe) – can be substituted for store bought garlic dip or sauce
  • Up to ¼ cup of wasabi flavored mayonnaise (can substitute by flavoring regular mayonnaise with wasabi to taste)
  • Hot sauce to taste
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Preparations

Charred Maple Miso Brussels Sprouts

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  3. Mix the miso, oil and maple syrup.
  4. Add the Brussels sprouts add toss to coat (add a splash of water if necessary)
  5. Place coated Brussel sprouts cut-side down on the baking sheet to maximize caramelization.
  6. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. 
  7. Roast, tossing halfway through until tender and golden brown (~20-25 minutes).
  8. Set aside until ready to use (these need not be hot, room temperature will do).

DON'T CROWD THE BAKING SHEET:
If you crowd the pan, the Brussels sprouts will steam instead of roast. Keep them in a single layer so the air can circulate.

Tuna Salad

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly, tasting for salt and pepper levels.

Bagel Time!

  1. Slice and toast an everything bagel until lightly browned and crispy.
  2. Apply a generous portion of the tuna salad on two open faced sides.
  3. Top with a mound of miso-charred Brussels sprouts.
  4. Enjoy and thank me later.

FOR ME IT’S BAGEL OR NOTHING, YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICE:
You can use any delivery method, because these two things combined are good enough on their own to elevate anything: pita, crackers, baguette or sour dough - but my personal favorite has anyways been a Montreal style everything bagel.

TIME SAVER:
You can trim and halve the Brussels sprouts up to 1 day in advance. Just place them in an airtight container and refrigerate them until you’re ready to finish the recipe

Tips

  • The Brussels sprouts should all be the same size to ensure even cooking.
  • Leftovers will last 3-4 days refrigerated in an airtight container, but trust me there won;t be any!
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Daniel

Daniel is an extremely curious person, a wealth of random knowledge and facts. Extremely passionate about a vast array of interests ranging from health to history, science to athletics, everything culinary and the list goes on. Trust us, you would want to be on his team for Trivial Pursuit. Daniel is also years into his battle with brain cancer. He experienced a seizure while on a Zoom call at work in late 2020 and quite literally, his life changed within minutes. After his operation he started to talk about his story but had always known it was more than just him. From then, More Than Our Story became a PROJECT that has evolved into the starting point it is today.

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