Joe & The Juice Tuna Sandwich Copycat

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Let’s dive into making a Spicy Tunacado with Chipotle Aioli, inspired by the viral tuna sandwich from Joe & the Juice! This sandwich has become a sensation, and now we can recreate it at home, even better than the original. Get ready for crispy bread, creamy tuna, and the refreshing combination of pesto and avocado!

Joe & The Juice Tuna Sandwich Copycat

Course Main Course
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients

  • Sourdough slices
  • 1 can 12 ounces tuna, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons diced jalapeƱos
  • 1/2 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • Pesto
  • Sliced tomatoes
  • Sliced avocado
  • Hot sauce

**Chipotle Aioli (optional):**

  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons adobo paste
  • Chipotle peppers pureed into a paste for spiciness

Instructions

  • Prepare the tuna filling: In a bowl, mash the tuna well. Add mayo, lemon juice, red onion, black pepper, salt, jalapeƱos, mustard, and cilantro. Mix well.
  • Make the chipotle sauce: Combine mayo, sour cream, lime juice, honey, black pepper, chili powder, adobo sauce, and chipotle pepper paste in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
  • Heat a grill or panini press and spray with oil. Toast two slices of bread per sandwich until crispy and golden brown.
  • On one slice of bread, spread a layer of pesto, followed by avocado, tomato, and tuna. Spread chipotle mayo on the other slice of bread and close the sandwich.
  • Cut in half and enjoy with your favorite hot sauce.

Notes

  • For a mousse-like consistency, blend the tuna until smooth and fluffy.
  • Add hot sauce or red chili flakes for extra spiciness.

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