Monday, May 25, 2009

Trader Joe's Marinated Tuna Sandwich with Broccoli and Salsa Stir Fry


This tuna sandwich is amazing! It is an open sandwich with previously frozen tuna. Trader Joe's frozen tuna is a lot better than any canned tuna sandwich could ever be, just don't over cook it! Here's how you make the sandwich, the recipe serves 2 people or one hungry runner:

You'll need:
sandwich
1 package of Trader Joe's Marinated Frozen Tuna (use half for 1-2 people, or enough to cover the number of sandwiches you will be making)
2 pieces of bread (I prefer Ezekiel Sprouted Bread with Sesame Seeds)
3 TBS freshly grated Parmesan
mayo for bread
stir fry
butter for cooking pan
1/4 cup salsa
1 head of broccoli, cut into bite size pieces

Begin by heating a pan to medium and then adding butter and frozen tuna. I take the tuna right out of the freezer and put it in the pan without unthawing it. Immediately add broccoli on top of the tuna. Cover the pan and let cook, while occasionally peeking in and stirring. Turn down the temperature to low-medium after it has cooked for a few minutes. The broccoli takes about the same amount of time to cook as the tuna.

I keep a close eye on the tuna as I want it just cooked all the way through and no further-- that way it is still tender and safe. I can't stand hard tuna, yuck. You can break the tuna in half to check on it. Just before it is done add the salsa and stir.
Broccoli and Tuna cooking, prior to adding salsa

I use sprouted wheat (Ezekiel bread) and toast it lightly then spread a little mayo on top. Next I place the tuna and garnish it with Parmesan and Salsa. Serve with broccoli and salsa stir fry.
Freshly grated Parmesan

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