Tuscan Tuna and Bean Sandwiches

Tuscan Tuna and Bean Sandwiches

Serves: 3

Method

Using fresh sustainably sourced Tuna steak provides an excellent source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. Omega-3 encourages the body to burn fat by improving the response to a hormone called Leptin. 

Prepare beans

In a bowl, coarsely mash the beans with a fork, then stir in the juice of the lemons, garlic, oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Make tuna

Flake the tuna in a bowl with a fork, then stir in basil, olives, celery, onion, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until completely combined.

Make the sandwiches

Spoon one quarter of bean mixture on 1 slice of LivLife bread, then top with a quarter of the tuna salad, some watercress, and a slice of bread. Make 3 more sandwiches in same manner.

LivLife bread boasts 50% fewer carbs per 100g, compared to regular seeded, white and brown sliced loaves as the wheat flours are replaced with protein flours, using delicious seeds and grains.  This change in flour means that the protein levels of the bread have been increased without compromising on that delicious ‘freshly baked’ taste.

New LivLife Seriously Seeded is baked using a tasty mix of linseeds, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, making it a deliciously, healthy alternative to normal bread that tastes just like regular seeded bread.

LivLife is available in selected Waitrose, Morrisons & Ocado stores across the country. RRP £1.99
Nutrional Facts (Per Serving)
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Tuscan Tuna and Bean Sandwiches, you'll need:

For beans

  • 1 (14- to 15-oz) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley or basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 tablespoon black pepper

 For tuna salad

  • 2 whole grilled tuna steaks
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup pitted black olives, finely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

 For sandwiches

  • 6 slices of LivLife