TUSCAN TUNA-AND-BEAN SANDWICHES

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Categories Bread Salad Sandwich Bean Tuna Brine Healthy

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

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Ingredients

For beans
1 (14- to 15-ounce) 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 teaspoon black pepper
For tuna salad
2 (6-ounce) cans Italian tuna in oil, drained
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup pitted kalamata or other brine-cured 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
8 (1/3-inch-thick) slices rustic Italian bread (from a round crusty loaf); or 4 (4-inch-long) oval panini rolls
1 cup (loosely packed) trimmed watercress sprigs

Steps:

Make beans
Coarsely mash the beans with a fork in a bowl, then stir in the garlic, lemon juice, oil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Make tuna
Flake the tuna in a bowl with a fork, then stir in the basil, olives, celery, onion, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
Assemble sandwiches
Spoon one-fourth of the bean mixture on a slice of bread, then top with one-fourth of the tuna salad, some watercress, and a slice of bread. Make 3 more sandwiches in the same manner.

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Ivelianys Perez

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I can't wait to try these sandwiches!

MELCON KING

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These sandwiches are perfect for a picnic or potluck.

Anik Mollik

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I'm always looking for new ways to make tuna salad. This recipe is a great change of pace.

Tebandeke Augustine

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These sandwiches are a great way to get your kids to eat fish. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional tuna sandwiches.

Adeel Saian

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I love the simplicity of these sandwiches. They're perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.

Sam Epperson

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These sandwiches are a great way to use up leftover tuna. They're also a good option for a quick and easy lunch.

Thomas Hass

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Not my favorite sandwich. The tuna salad was too mayonnaise-y and the beans were undercooked.

Paul Simpson

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These sandwiches were just okay. The tuna salad was a bit bland and the beans were too mushy. I wouldn't make them again.

harluko peter

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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed these sandwiches. The tuna salad was flavorful and the beans added a nice texture. I will definitely be making these again.

Ali Hyder Chandio

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These sandwiches are so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of tuna, beans, and vegetables. The bread is also perfectly toasted. I will definitely be making these again and again.

Anna Enright

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I love tuna sandwiches, and this recipe is one of my favorites. The addition of beans makes them even more hearty and satisfying. I also like that I can use canned tuna, which makes them a quick and easy meal.

Nathalia Laguerre

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These sandwiches were a hit with my family! The tuna salad was flavorful and creamy, and the beans added a nice protein boost. The bread was perfectly toasted and held everything together nicely. I will definitely be making these again.

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