Tunisian Tuna Casse Croute
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Prep Time
15 Minutes
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Cook Time
0 Minutes
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Yield
2
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Difficulty Level
Easy, Quick
Ingredients
- 370g can of Safcol tuna, drained
- 1 tbsp harissa paste
- 1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise
- Juices and zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cucumber, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 fillets of jarred roasted capsicum, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 1 tsp baby capers, drained
- 6 black olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 hard boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 baguette, cut in half on a diagonal and split open
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl combine the harissa, mayonnaise, lemon zest. Spread a little of the harissa mayonnaise on each side of the bread.
- Now add the tuna to the remaining mayonnaise and fold through before adding the cucumber, capsicum, tomato, capers and olives.
- Season to taste. Spread tuna mixture onto bread and top with hard-boiled eggs.
| Servings: | 2 |
| Ready in: | 15 Minutes |
| Course: | Lunch |
| Recipe Type: | Sandwiches & Wraps, Video Recipes |
| Ingredient: | Tuna |
Tunisian Tuna Casse Croute
Are you in the mood for the ultimate sandwich? Try our quick and very easy to make Tunisian Tuna Casse Croute. Justine Schofield will show you just how to have this delicious meal on the table in no time. Great for a weekend lunch too in addition to some wonderful company.
Including fish in your diet may help reduce your waist circumference and help you maintain a healthy weight.
Ashleigh Feltham (MNutrDiet)
If you are keen to embark on a culinary journey to Tunisia then this is your dish. Not only will this meal provide a delicious taste experience but also many health benefits. Starting with the star of the dish, Safcol tuna. Providing many nutritional benefits including a good source of protein which helps keep you feeling fuller for longer. Studies have also suggested that including fish in your diet may help reduce your waist circumference and help you maintain a healthy weight.
Safcol tuna provides a good source of omega 3 fat which helps keep your brain, heart and arteries functioning optimally. Haem iron is the animal form of iron which is the best type absorbed in your body compared to plant-based iron called non-haem iron. Tuna will add haem iron which helps your body transport oxygen properly. Iron also is needed to make neurotransmitters in your brain.
Eggs add many important nutrients for your body including an additional source of protein. Also, vitamins A and E to help your immune system stay strong. Vitamin A also plays a function in keeping your vision sharp. The yolk of the egg provides vitamin D which plays a role in immune support and helps calcium to be absorbed properly in your body. Eggs also provide selenium which helps by protecting your DNA from free radical damage as well as keeping your thyroid working well.
The juice and zest of the lemon and roasted capsicum will help keep your immune system strong by providing vitamin C. The tomato helps your heart work optimally and for the gentlemen will help keep your prostate healthy by providing the antioxidant called lycopene.
All the vegetables in this meal will help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range by providing potassium. Also, vegetables are a good source of fibre which is essential for a healthy gut and helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer. So why not take yourself on a culinary journey while giving your body a boost of health at the same time?
