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Fresh Tuna Spinach Avocado Sandwich © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Ahi Tuna Spinach Avocado Pesto Sandwich

Inspired by Chef MacMillan's recipe from The Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Author Jeanette

Ingredients

Spinach Avocado Pesto

  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 avocado cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Fresh Tuna Tartare Sandwich

  • 1 cup fresh sashimi-grade ahi tuna cut into small dice
  • 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 tablespoons Spinach Avocado Pesto
  • 4 slices whole grain bread

Instructions

Spinach Avocado Pesto

  1. Place spinach, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil in food processor and process until finely ground. Add avocado and lime juice and process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Fresh Tuna Tartare Sandwich

  1. In a small bowl, toss together tuna, soy sauce, sesame oil and 2 tablespoons of Spinach Avocado Pesto. Spread remaining 2 tablespoons Spinach Avocado Pesto on bread slices. Spoon tuna mixture on top of 2 bread slices. Cover with remaining bread slices.
  2. Serve.