You WON'T Believe This Tastes Like Tuna | Jackfruit "Tuna" Melt

vegan mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado adds creaminess with healthy fats.

vegan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: regular cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Put one can of jackfruit in a mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly.

Add the rinsed jackfruit to a small pot with nori crinkles and two bay leaves, then cover with water and boil for 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, drain the jackfruit and let it cool until it's cool enough to touch.

Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the jackfruit, removing seeds if desired, to improve texture.

In a container, mix together 2-3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, dulse flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 teaspoons of agave or maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons of adobo sauce. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 30 minutes to marinate.

Line a baking tray with parchment paper, set the oven to 300°F, and spread the marinated jackfruit evenly on the tray. Bake for 20 minutes at 300°F.

In a bowl, combine the cooked jackfruit with 1/3 cup diced celery, 1/3 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers, 3 tablespoons dill relish, 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon dill, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons agave, dulse flakes, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.

Grab your bread of choice and layer with vegan cheese and the jackfruit mixture, adding tomatoes or other toppings as desired.

Toast the sandwich in a skillet with butter over medium heat until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Optionally, add a little water to the skillet and cover to help melt the vegan cheese.

Once the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted, cut the sandwich in half and serve.

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