Tuna Bahn Mi
Macros / Serving Size
Protein 34 g | Fat 29 g | Carbs 71 g
% Calories of Macros / Serving Size
Calories 677 | Protein 20 % | Fat 38 % | Carbs 42 %
Nutrients / Serving Size
Fiber 7 g | Sodium 2,277 mg | Sat. Fat 4 g
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 4 oz. package of shredded carrots
- 2 tsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. vinegar
- 2 tbsp. canned chipotle peppers, minced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 5 oz. cans of tuna, drained and flaked
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 oz. can diced green chilies, drained
- 2½ tbsp. Asian fish sauce
- 12-in. French baguette (preferably whole wheat/grain)
- 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions
- Place the carrots in a medium-sized bowl. Dissolve the sugar in the vinegar and then pour over the carrots. Mix well and set aside so the flavors can blend.
- Mince the chipotle peppers and place them in small bowl. Add the mayonnaise and then mix.
- In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, lime juice, and green chilies with the Asian fish sauce.
- Cut the baguette in half lengthwise. Spread the chipotle mayonnaise on both sides. Top one side with the tuna mixture and then lightly pepper. Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, over the tuna and then top with the carrot mixture. Place the other half of the baguette back on top.
- Serve each plate with ¼ of the sandwich alongside a large piece of melon or a fresh peach (sliced) topped with ½ cup of nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt.
Notes
- The tuna mix works well in wraps too. Try serving them chilled or even warmed a bit in the microwave.
- Nutrition analysis excludes the option ingredients. This recipe is on the very high end of daily sodium intake. To decrease the sodium content, consider reducing the fish sauce and choosing a lower sodium type of bread and mayo. Consumption of this recipe as is, places sodium intake near the recommended daily limit for sodium so care should be taken for lower sodium choices throughout the day and this meal should be considered a high sodium choice.